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RAYMOND ARTHUR HOURD
Born: Nov 06, 1933
Date of Passing: Aug 19, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAYMOND ARTHUR HOURD November 6, 1933 - August 19, 2014 Peacefully with family by his side, Ray passed away after a lengthy battle of respiratory illness on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Concordia Hospital. Ray will be sadly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Donna, children Darcy (Louise), Drew, Kerry (Nic), Kevin, Christine and Glen (Marcy), grandchildren Raymond, Declan, Imogen, Andrew, Richard and Ethan, brother Gerry (Paulette), brothers-in-law John (Doreen), Gerry (Jackie), Barry (Doris) and many nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his son Christopher, parents Stanley and Ann Hourd, brother Bud, sister Audrey, mother and father-in-law George and Matilda Searcy, sister-in-law Georgina and nephews Raymond and Barry. Ray grew up in Badger, MB, and moved to Winnipeg at the age of 10. At 18, he joined the army and after serving his term, he worked for the Winnipeg Hydro. In 1958, he met and married Donna and in 1961, fulfilled his dream and bought a farm in Anola, MB. With the help of his neighbours, he soon became a full time farmer. In 1967, he purchased a dairy herd and after 35 years in the dairy business, he retired and decided to try his hand as a bee keeper to which he enjoyed the challenge until his passing. He always looked forward to the family picnics and reunions at the farm. One of his biggest accomplishments was completing two Manitoba Marathons. He enjoyed painting and travelled as far as Australia and Alaska. His greatest joy was operating his John Deere tractor, caring for his cattle and working with his neighbours. Special thanks to the staff at the Concordia Hospital for their special care. In accordance with Ray's wishes, there will be no funeral service.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2014
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Ray will always be in our thoughts, we were blessed to know such a good man. - Posted by: Chris Hill & Ray Morin (Friends) on: Aug 25, 2014
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Our condolences to the Kerry and all of the Hourd family - Posted by: Tom & Pat Ziolkoski () on: Aug 25, 2014
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Our sincere condolences to you, Donna, and your family during this difficult time. May your many memories with Ray give you strength to see past the sadness and to celebrate having had such a wonderful person in your lives. God bless. - Posted by: Irvin and Cathie Hiller (Friends) on: Aug 24, 2014
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU DONNA AND YOUR FAMILY. DAVE AND I WERE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AND RAY FOR NEIGHBOURS. IT MADE OUR STAY IN ANOLA A WONDERFUL MEMORY. RAY WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. RAY WAS RESPECTED BY EVERYONE. - Posted by: Pat and Dave Andrechuk (Neighbours) on: Aug 24, 2014
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We offer our sympathy to the Hourd family. Enjoyed our visits with Donna and Ray. - Posted by: Sharon Martin (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2014
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Donna & Hourd family, we hope you find comfort in Ray's peace. Our sympathies & thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Shannon & Ian Mann ((friends)) on: Aug 23, 2014
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We have lost a good man, and generous neighbour far to soon. Ray was a hardworking, quiet and efficient person, always willing to help others... Our neighborhood will not be the same without him. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with his family, who always supported him throughout his life. Always respected, and will be missed. - Posted by: Gordon & Marguerite Barton (Neighbours and friends) on: Aug 23, 2014
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I always enjoyed talking to Ray and also enjoyed the family picnics and reunions, especially at the farm. My kids loved going to the farm because they got to see things never would living in the city, I will always be thankful for the hospitality that Ray and Donna showed on those occasions, I'm sure the house was a mess afterwards! Ray was a good man, a good husband and father and will be missed by all... - Posted by: Lloyd Searcy (Cousin) on: Aug 23, 2014
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My deepest condolences to Donna and her family on the loss of her beloved husband and father, Ray. His door was always open to everyone as evidenced by the numerous picnics and family gatherings at the farm. Thanks for my first summer "gig" at the farm in my early teens...it was an eye opener experience. I will miss Ray, as will everyone who had the pleasure to meet and know him. - Posted by: Larry Hayden (cousin) on: Aug 23, 2014
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Ray. It has been a long road and Paulette & my Family will miss you dearly,We know you are now at peace. Gerry & Paulette. - Posted by: Gerry Hourd (Brother) on: Aug 23, 2014
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To the Hourd family we offer our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Wes & Marjorie Koskie (Friends) on: Aug 23, 2014