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BORN
1940
DIED
2021
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Raymond Hutchinson Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Hutchinson
Sponsored by Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery.
14 Entries
Audrey Manasterski
January 22, 2025
My hubby, then boyfriend & I would go to the Savarin Restaurant on Bay Street to see Ray perform, in the 1970s. He had a lovely voice & great stage presence.
Good memories.
Danny Agapas
July 16, 2024
I recently heard Ray's song entitled "My Heart Will Never Know", and it sounded like Roy Orbison singing that song. In any case, that song turned me on because Ray had a great voice, and that song had the beat and tune songs Roy Orbison's songs. I never even knew Ray Hutchinson was Canadian, or that he had already passed on. Well, he'll now be able to sing with all the angels in Paradise forevermore
David Barrett
May 14, 2024
I often saw Ray playing at the Brass Rail Tavern in London Ont, back in the early 60's. I wasn't old enough to be in the bars but I was always able to borrow someone's ID. I saw him also in Sarnia ON in a house on Christina St that someone had converted into an eatery and entertainment club. I purchased his LP from him which he also autographed for me. I only played it once as I taped it. I still have that LP (on Car-Ver records) which was recorded at The Castlemore in Toronto with backup group Nevada. I also took my parents to see him at the Breslau Hotel near Kitchener ON in 1963. They were really impressed with his talent especially with his rendition of Mario Lanza's 'Be My Love'. My future wife and her best friend used to swoon over his blue eyes. It was unfortunate that he was hit by a car in Miami Florida in 1988, which put him in the hospital in a coma for 2 months. It took Ray a long time to recuperate from those injuries. I have a thirteen-year-old grandson who is a talented, budding musician and I´m sure going to introduce him to Ray´s music along with the likes of the late Ronnie Hawkins whom I followed all over Ontario back in the good old days. RIP Ray, it's been a long, arduous journey and thanks for the music!
Bill Ashby
July 10, 2023
I got a call and moved my family to Toronto to replace his guitar player who was leaving ,I spent 5 yrs on the road with this remarkable entertainer and the audiences loved this guy I will never forget.travelling across Ontario and 4major cities in Quebec and I won, t forget when Roy. Orbison walked into the Savarin in Toronto to see the band RIP my dear friend
Victoria O'Connnor
July 12, 2022
I knew Ray for many years and considered him a good friend. We spent many hours chatting when he was in Hamilton after his many shows at the Grange. He was a gifted individual who overcame so many obstacles to become a Canadian treasure in the music business. I am so sorry to have lost contact with him although our connection will last for a very long time.
Marjorie Kane
April 5, 2022
April 5 2022 I'm in shock to here that my dear friend Ray has passed - I have known Ray since -1963 and my late husband and I traveled everywhere to see him perform- he had the voice of an angle. I didn't get to see him in the past few years but did visit at the retirement home and always sent him birthday cards and Christmas cards. I will miss my friend dearly-rest in peace my friend. Love Marge Kane
Jim Boult
November 15, 2021
I remember enjoying Ray's performances in Toronto at the Savarin and the Embassy. He was a great singer and entertainer. Thanks for the memories, Ray.
Brenda Osborne
November 8, 2021
I first met Ray in 1976 at the Town and Country where he was performing and from then on went to see him at most venues in Toronto. He will be missed by many
Lynne Helps
November 7, 2021
I remember seeing Ray perform at the Savarin Tavern on Bay Street many years ago. He was a really great entertainer. I still remember those nights with great fondness.
Frances Butcher (Black)
November 6, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Ray's Family and Friends. I spent wonderful times at The Grange in Hamilton and The Embassy in Toronto, in the 1960's listening to Ray singing. "Tina" was my favourite. I have continued to follow his career and life story. Ray was a wonderful man who will be missed but remembered.
Larry Dupuis
November 6, 2021
What a loss for those of us that attended his venues in Toronto.He sure did make us “CLAP OUR HANDS”.Sorry to hear the sad news.Larry Dupuis and Debbie Browning,Brampton.
Louis gus yeotes
November 4, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Saw Ray perform in the 70s Miss Dianna Hotel
Tom & Audrey Kingdom
November 4, 2021
Thanks for the music and the memories, we loved seeing him at the Grenadier Room and other locations in town. So impressive when he walked through the audience singing on his wireless Microphone as he walked on stage. We are fans and sad to hear of his passing.
Mike and Sally Lauder
November 3, 2021
As my husband just said, Ray was a joy! We were fans of his and regularly went to the Grenadier in Peterborough to hear him sing whenever he was in town. Wonderful talent. Thank you for the joy
you have given us. Many fond memories.
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for Raymond Hutchinson
Nov
20
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough, ON K9J 1C5
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