RAY ALLAN RICHARD FARTHING

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RAY ALLAN RICHARD FARTHING November 6, 1945 - November 19, 2011 With deepest sorrow, we the family announce that on Saturday, November 19, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer, Ray passed away at home with his wife, Lois, by his side. Ray leaves to mourn his wife, Lois; his daughters, Kimberly (Rui), Kelly (Stephen), Terry (Carl); his grandchildren, Corey, Bradley, Brittany, Brooklynn, Hannah, Harley, Lucas; brothers and sisters, Norma Rowan, Harold, George, Donald, Martha Farthing, Leonard (Priscilla) Quigley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Audrey Miller, John McIntyre, Cliff (Wendy) McIntyre, Doris (Ed) Kuczera, Dorothy (Steve) Baker; aunts, Emma Waterman and family, Margaret Torgerson and family; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family (Glen Matthew, Kim Penhall; sons Pat and Chris) and many friends. He is predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Tom Rowan, Sandy Miller, Donald McIntyre; sister-in-law Barb McIntyre; uncles Gus Torgerson, Len Waterman; cousin Linda Shellrude; and great-niece Kirsten Miller. Ray was born on November 6, 1945 in Eriksdale, MB to parents Walter and Alice (Dolly) Farthing (predeceased). He grew up on the family farm near Oak Point MB until he decided to explore new options and left for Winnipeg. He met the love of his life, Lois (McIntyre) of Clarkleigh MB and they were married on July 15, 1972. They made their life in Winnipeg and raised their three daughters in a warm and loving family. Ray always considered all his daughters' friends as his girls. He welcomed Rui, Stephen, and Carl to the family and treated them as his sons. When the grandchildren arrived his family was complete. Ray was employed at Dixon Bayco (Bay Bronze Industries) until he officially retired in April 2009. Ray lived in Winnipeg but his heart was always in the country. He owned land by Oak Point where his family farmed, and in earlier years we as a family would spent most weekends and all holidays out in the country visiting with our family and friends. He was happiest when he was out discing, combining, hunting, clearing bush with his CAT, or just out for a walk in the bush. Ray was multi-talented, he could repair anything with ease whether it was toys, appliances, vehicles, or tractors. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Ray lived his dream by purchasing a farm near Oak Point, and he was thrilled to be able to share his passion for country life with his children and grand-children. He was a very proud Dad when Kelly and Terry got married in the front yard. When he retired he was able to live full time at his country home. You slipped away, but not without a fight. Your heart so strong, but your breath so weak. You're no longer suffering. We will miss you and love you till the day we are all back together again. Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and co-workers for their love and support during this difficult time. Special thanks to Dr. Gingerich and Cheryl Greaves at CancerCare Manitoba and the Palliative Care Program which enabled us to take care of Ray at home. We would also like to thank Glen Matthew and Kim Penhall for all your support, you are a part of our family. Please join us in celebrating Ray's life on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Point Hall, in Oak Point MB. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2011