Raymond BROOKS Obituary
February 9, 1936 – February 12, 2014
After a brief battle with cancer, our much loved husband, dad and special grandpa passed away February 12, 2014. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth (Libby), children Cathy (Myles) O'Connor, Kevin (Alanna) Brooks, Christie (Al) Krawchuk and eight grandkids, Logan, Owen, Morgan, Jenna, Avery, Brett, Libby and Blair. Ray was a lifetime Calgarian and youngest of 12 children, born February 9, 1936 to Albert John and Henrietta Marion Brooks. He is survived by his siblings Stan (Connie), Mervin (Gerry), Maxine, Doris and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was the Vice-President of MacCosham Van Lines where he worked for 35 years prior to retirement. He and Libby were members of The Kinsmen Club for 16 years, forming many great friendships which last to this day. Ray was nothing if not a sportsman. He enjoyed a game of golf but his passion was hockey. His skill as a goalie earned him the nickname "Stingy." He played briefly for the Medicine Hat Tigers, then the Calgary Stampeders Hockey Club. He joined the Calgary Fire Department (they needed a goalie!) before he hung up his skates. His love of the game of hockey lives on in his grandsons and granddaughters. When they are at the rink or on the soccer field he will always be watching. Ray was a handyman extraordinaire to the benefit of everyone in his extended family. He was a "putterer" at home and in his beautiful backyard garden. Ray's family wishes to extend a special thank you to his caring doctor, Doug Caine. Friends are invited to join us from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20 at the Glencoe Club, 636 - 29 Avenue S.W. for a celebration of his life. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Alberta Children's Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 6A8. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca. SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate). Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
33 Entries
Mavis Ellerby
March 21, 2014
Dear Libby - My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family.
February 28, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. It's been many years since I worked for him at MacCosham's. He gave me a chance to move into the sales group and here I am, forty years later, still working in the moving industry. When I look back, we probably didn't appreciate how much he supported all of us. I'll be planting a tree in his memory this summer.
Lois and Hugh MacKenzie
February 23, 2014
Dear Libby and Family: We were so saddened to hear of your husband and father's passing. We never met Ray but used to hear such good things about him from Gayle.
He sounded like a great guy - we find it hard to.believe you two were married 52 years - Still think of you Lib as a twenty-something girl.
Pease accept our sincere sympathy. Lois and Hugh MacKenzie
February 23, 2014
To Libby and family, we just learned of Ray's passing and send our most sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dick & Joan Demers
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
February 23, 2014
Libby
I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Carolyn Fitzsimmons
Jared Joynt
February 22, 2014
To Libby & Family;
Our sympathies are with you on your loss of dear Ray! From the first time we met through the Olympic Games, to the occasion of spending a weekend in Eau Claire campground we enjoyed your company and Ray's vibrance, enthusiasm and humor. We know that he will much missed by those that saw him frequently and our thoughts and prayers are with you on his passing.
Sincerely
Jerry & Jan
Marlene Waddell
February 20, 2014
I am so sorry I wasn't aware this had happened. Be strong for each other, he was a great guy and will be missed.
Bob & Joan Hurst
February 20, 2014
Wishing we could be with you today as you celebrate Ray's life. Just want you to know you are all in our thoughts...
Hugs to all...
Annette Livingston
February 20, 2014
Dear Libby, and Family. I just learned to-day of Rays passing, and sorry I wont make it to the Glencoe club. When I started at MacCosham's in 1968, Ray told the sales people I wouldn't last. However, 46 years later I am still working with a moving company, thanks to Ray he gave me the opportunity to go into Sales.
Please give my regards to your family, and they will be in my prayers.
Stampede BBQ 2013
Gwen Stead
February 18, 2014
Dear Libby -
We were so saddened to hear of Ray's passing. He will be missed. We enjoyed many good times with you both over at Bob & Joan's. You have our deepest sympathies. Gwen & John
February 18, 2014
Kevin and Family
I am deeply saddened by this news as I have been thinking of Ray quite a bit over the last year or so and wondering how he and Libby were doing, How I wish I had tried to get in touch earlier.
I have always held your Dad in the highest esteem and feel privileged to have have known and worked with him for as long as I did. He was one of the last of a kind; a smart, quick thinking, creative and innovative businessman who maintained the highest levels of integrity and ethics. Whatever he saw in me in my earlier years I'm not sure but, it was his vision and mentoring that afforded me, and a large number of others, to achieve whatever levels of success we did reach.
He was also much more than a colleague as was often evidenced by the "soirees" he and Libby held at the family home(s). The hospitality, camaraderie and friendship of those times is something that is cherished and dearly missed.
I hope that Libby, you and your sisters realize just how much of a difference he made and to how many people. He was a leader, a builder and a friend. In the city of my birth, I can say that he was also a true Calgarian at a time when that really meant something and had only the very best connotations. His drive helped many to work towards building the city to some its most notable achievements.
Please accept my most sincere condolences and pass them along to your mother and sisters. He was a damned good man who will be sorely missed.
Thank you keeping me in mind. I greatly appreciate your email.
Best wishes to you all.
John Nuell
February 18, 2014
Dear Libby and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marina,Mike and Grace Brooks
Doreen McMann
February 17, 2014
So sorry to for your loss,I will be
thinking of you and your family at this dificult tme.
Archie & Verna Young
February 17, 2014
Our thoughts are with you and your family
at this sad time.We will always remember
our camping outings.
Brad & Jude Atherton
February 17, 2014
Kevin, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Gary Bevan
February 17, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Rays passing Dolores and Gary Bevan
February 17, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Rays passing. Dolores and Gary Bevan
Bob & Joan Hurst
February 16, 2014
Libby and Family,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel at the passing of a special friend. We will miss him so very much. Our condolences go out to each of you at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts daily....
Jim and Jean Kelly
February 16, 2014
Cathy, Myles, Logan, Owen:
As next door neighbours for almost two decades we have seen Ray and Libby sitting in your backyard enjoying the company of all four of you. When Logan and Owen were little we used to watch them chasing Ray and Libby's little dog around the yard.
Ray was a symbol of honesty and true friendship to his grandsons - a quality not lost on us as grandparents ourselves. His love of hockey has manifested itself in Logan and Owen. Your good memories of a fine dad and grandfather will help you through this time as a celebration of Ray's life.
You have been wonderful neighbours and friends. We will miss seeing Ray but his presence will always be felt by us.
Lori Gibson
February 16, 2014
Libby, Cathy, Kevin and Christie,
I was sadden to hear of Ray's passing. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Jeff and Nancy Child
February 15, 2014
We were very sad to hear of Ray's passing. Our thoughts go out to the entire family. Celebrate his life well lived in our absence. Jeff and Nancy
February 15, 2014
Libby and family
So sorry to hear of Rays passing,our deepest thoughts go out to you and your family,We will not be able to attend Rays celebration of life,as we are in Palm Springs until April 1st. Our thoughts will be with you.
Bev and Gary Alexander
February 15, 2014
Kathy & Myles,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol & Dale Fisher
Wendy Brooks
February 15, 2014
Dear Libby and Family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you guys. My thoughts are with you all at this time of loss. My heart and thoughts will be with you on Thursday for the celebration of Ray's life. I am in Australia and physically will not be there. My heart will be there. Wendy brooks and Paul Cervo
February 15, 2014
Libby, Cathy, Kevin and Christie;
So saddened to hear of Ray's passing-we shared many good times in the 52plus years that we knew Ray.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy, I know that as a family you will provide each other the comfort and strength needed to get through the days ahead. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the memories.
Sharon & Bill Woodward
February 15, 2014
Libby and Family,
It is with great sadness we send this condolence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerry& Erl
Eric & Agnes Stewart
February 15, 2014
Libby & Family, Sory for your loss. We enjoyed Rays company at our get togethers at the Keetbaas home. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Ray you will be missed.
God Bless Eric & Agnes Stewart
February 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing, please know our thoughts are with you & your family Libby. Bill& Eileen Monteith
February 15, 2014
So sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bonnie and family
February 15, 2014
Libby and family,
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Duncan and Barbara Mckillop
Auckland
February 15, 2014
Libby .We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don and Joan Wilson
Mary Kneeshaw
February 15, 2014
Libby and Family. My thoughts are with you and I wish to send my sympathy
February 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers..
Rachel Penn
Showing 1 - 33 of 33 results
12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB T2J7E5
Make a Donation
in Raymond BROOKS's name
How to support Raymond's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Raymond BROOKS's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
