John BRAY

John BRAY obituary, NEPEAN, ON

John BRAY

John BRAY Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Jan. 27, 2018.
BRAY, John After 16 years of proving that laughter really is the best medicine, John Vincent Drohan Bray passed away peacefully on January 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by son Michael, he leaves behind his wife, Maryse Pesant, son Matthew, daughter Megan (Selo), stepson Philippe, and grandsons Mikayil, Emery and Noah. He will be missed by brothers Steve (Laurie) and Jim, mother-in-law Thérèse, brother-in-law Jean-Marc and his nephews and nieces. We will always remember his love of family, laughter and song. The family would like to thank Dr. Atkins, Dr. A. McCurdy and the entire staff of the Bone and Marrow Clinic and the Medical Daycare of the Ottawa General Hospital, and Dr. Jean Granger of Aylmer, for their care and support over the years. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of John's Life held at CAPITAL FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Nepean (613) 692-1211 on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends beginning at 12 noon. Inurnment Capital Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Myeloma Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Sharing memories online guestbook available at www.capitalmemorial.ca

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28 Entries

Daniel Ricard

April 12, 2018

Maryse, je garderai toujours un très bon souvenir de John. Mes plus sincères sympathies à toi et membres de sa famille.

Phil Dupuis

February 27, 2018

John was a man who appreciated the good things in life including rock and roll, basketball, good and bad jokes and family. He will be truly missed.

Christine Chambers

February 8, 2018

Maryse, we are so sorry to hear that John passed on. We really only knew him through video, photos and stories - they all showed him loving life and his family. Our hearts go out to you.

Hazel Wong

February 5, 2018

Dear Maryse, I am very sorry for your loss. I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now, but please know that you and your family are in my every prayer and thought. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

- Hazel Wong

Kate

February 5, 2018

Dear Maryse and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that you are able to find comfort through the love and support of your family and friends. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

February 4, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marie Cocking

February 2, 2018

John was a good man and a great boss. So sorry to hear he has passed. We send our condolences to you, Maryse, and all the family.

Sean Ross

February 2, 2018

Chere Maryse,

Je t'offre toutes mes sympathies et tu es dans mes pensées. Prends soin de toi et on se voit bientot.

January 30, 2018

Mes sympathies à toi et ta famille. Je pense à toi.
Sylvie St-Louis

Melissa Lazore

January 30, 2018

Dear Maryse
So very sorry to hear of your loss. John was a courageous, hard working man with a wonderful sense of humour. My sincere condolences to you and his family.

Jeff Campbelll

January 30, 2018

Maryse,
My condolences to you and your family.
I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him and experience his warmth, wit and unfailing support. He will be much missed.

Diane Dugas-Morris

January 29, 2018

Chère Maryse, quelle triste nouvelle que d'apprendre le décès de John. Je garderai toujours de bons souvenirs des nombreuses années ou nous avons travaillé ensemble. Sâche que toi et ta famille êtes dans mes pensées et prières en ces moments difficiles. Mes plus sincère condoléances!

Sylvain Vézina

January 29, 2018

Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi et aux tiens. Je conserverai de bons souvenirs de mes contacts avec John et suis avec toi de tout coeur!

Jane McDonald

January 29, 2018

My condolences, Maryse. I have many fond memories of John. He encouraged everyone to raise their game and we all learned a lot from him. Be well.

Benoît Chiquette

January 29, 2018

Maryse,
Sincères sympathies, nos pensées/prières sont avec toi et tes proches.

January 29, 2018

Jim, Reg and I would like to offer
our condolences to you and your family.

Avril Archibald

January 29, 2018

I was saddened to hear today of John's passing. I remember him fondly from my early days in the Communications Branch. My condolences Maryse to you and your family.

Suzanne Bertrand

January 29, 2018

Ma chère Maryse,

Je t'offre mes condoléances. Tu es dans mes pensées. Prends ça un jour à la fois.

Chantal Gillespie

January 29, 2018

Je suis désolée d'apprendre que ton mari nous a quitté. Accepte ce petit mot comme gage de mon affection et de mon support dans ces moments difficiles.

Myriam Boudreault

January 29, 2018

Maryse, je t'offre mes sympathies à toi et ta famille et je t'envoie mes meilleures pensées

Manal Sherif

January 28, 2018

Megan Our deepest condolences and sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thinking of you ,wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow , comfort in the midst of pain.

Bill Macpherson

January 28, 2018

Maryse and family...very sorry to hear of your loss, I remember John with fondness...

Carole Lacelle

January 27, 2018

Mes sympathies les plus sincères Maryse à toi et ta famille.

Marlene Roy

January 27, 2018

Sincerest sympathies to you and the family

Mireille Joubarne

January 27, 2018

Tellement triste. Mes sympathies à toi Maryse et à toute la famille. Bon courage!

Elissa Tilley

January 27, 2018

Maryse, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. John was a great leader, mentor and friend. Deepest condolences from Marcel and I.

Bob Quinn

January 27, 2018

Maryse, I am saddened to learn of John's passing. He was such a joyous person and a pleasure to know. My deepest condolences.

January 27, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. Barbara Henry

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April 12, 2018

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