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THOMAS RAYMOND LAVALLEE
Born: Jul 12, 1925
Date of Passing: May 13, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHOMAS RAYMOND LAVALLEE Ray was born on July 12, 1925 in Starbuck, MB. He passed away in White Rock, BC on May 13, 2011. He was predeceased by his seven brothers: Henry, Hubert, George, Gus, Leo, Albert, and Doc. He is survived by four sisters: Agnes Reid, Ann Adaire, Doreen Whitwell, and Marie Humphrey. Ray is fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Ray recounted wonderful stories of his work as a young man at a weather station in the far north. He moved to British Columbia to work for Gulf Oil in the 1960s. Ray enjoyed a lengthy retirement in White Rock. He loved to laugh, and he brought a ray of sunshine into the lives of everyone he met. He was a very kind and generous friend to many. He loved language and was an avid reader of science fiction books. He was passionate about politics, current events, and sports. He always pulled for the underdog, which often included his beloved Blue Bombers. Ray was proud that he and his brothers all served in the Armed Forces during the Second World War. He chose to be interred at the Canadian Military Cemetery in Ottawa. Cremation has taken place.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2011
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Sending sympathy to all of Raymond's family. It's been years since we've seen one another but I think , often, of the good times that we had. Years pass by so swiftly. Would love to hear from you again to know how everyone is. Again, my sincere sympathy to the family. Doreen Buss (Anderson) - Posted by: Doreen Buss (Acquaintance) on: May 21, 2011