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Ray Brunt Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Aug. 13, 2011.

BRUNT, Ray Joseph August 3, 1925 - August 8, 2011 It was a beautiful sunny morning on Monday, August 8th when our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ray Brunt, passed away at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. Much beloved, he will be deeply missed by his wife of 64 years, Jean, his six children; Denny (Margot), Terry (Linda), Colleen (Al), Judy (Vic), Holly (Maurizzio), and Randy, his grandchildren; Mathew (Kara), Chris, Aaron, Lisa (Mark), Tim (Erin), Alicia, Davis (Lisa), Derek (Mila), Cristina (Tim), Paul, Brianna, and Laura; 10 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ray was born in North Vancouver, B.C., the youngest of seven boys born to the late John and Evelyn Brunt. He enlisted in the army in 1943 at the tender age of 17 and landed in Europe just two days after D-day at the age of 19. Ray returned to Vancouver wounded from the war. Ray met the love of his life, Jean, at Kits Beach in 1946 and they were married in October 1947. Ray worked for 40 years in the Automotive Industry - working for Bowell McLean Motors for most of those years. He started as a mechanic and rose to the position of General Manager for the company. He finished his career at Dominion Motors in Vancouver, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed his trips to Reno, horseracing, golf with Jean and spending time with his family. Thank you to the nurses in 3B for their loving care to our Dad. A Celebration of Ray's Life will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Seton Villa, 19th flr, 3755 McGill Street, Burnaby, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Burnaby Hospital Foundation.

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August 30, 2011

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August 15, 2011

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Cheryl Hoffman

August 30, 2011

I send my deepest sympathy to my Aunt Jean and all my Cousins. I think of you all often. I will never forget the wonderful summer I had when my family came from California to visit you on Holly street. Ray reminded me just of my own dad Bill Brunt. All the Brunt boys were not only the best looking boys in all of Canada, but they were the funniest. I remember something very special about the love my father Bill had for his little brother Ray. My greatest memories are of the stories they would tell when they were young. The brothers would remissness on their happiest moments, playing on the beach barefoot and having 5 cents to watch the movies on Saturdays. I am still very thankful that I have still have you all in my memories and am proud to have such a loving extended family such as you.

Love,
Cheryl Brunt (Brent, Hoffman)
(Folsom, California)

Linda Born (Muloin)

August 15, 2011

I was very sorry to read the obituary in the paper. Although it has been years since I've seen any of the Brunt family, many years ago we spent a lot of time together. Over the past few years I've noticed the pictures in the paper when Ray and Jean were celebrating an anniversary or special occasion and without exception they brought back many lovely memories for me. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. It sounds as though the Brunt clan is a large and loving family so take comfort in one another.

August 15, 2011

Sorry we can't be with you and your family Jean, wish we lived closer. We have so many happy memories of all the fun times we shared with you and Ray. He was a great guy. Love Ken & Ernestine

Nadia Infanti

August 13, 2011

To the Brunt Family,
Im soo glad I saw papa on Tues,held his hand,kissed his cheek and shared a laugh.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal.It's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.He will be missed and never forgotten!
With heartfelt condolences..