RAYMOND ZANE SIMCOE

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RAYMOND ZANE SIMCOE 1953 - 2003 Suddenly on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 we lost Ray, our soul mate, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor and friend. Ray will be sadly missed by his life long partner Valerie Bychuk; sister Janice Simcoe; sister-in-law Carole Williams; nephew Todd Ewach (Susie) niece Andrea (Bruce) Bedard; great-nieces and great-nephews, Harmony, Brenden and Destiny Ewach, Chantal, Desiree and Drake Bedard, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ray was predeceased by his parents Olive Simcoe in September 1978 and Zane Simcoe in June 1998; grandparents; in-laws Anne and John Bychuk also brother-in-law Cliff Williams in November 2000. Ray was born on April 4, 1953 and lived his entire life in Winnipeg. Ray attended Collicutt School, Jefferson Jr. High School and Garden City Collegiate. Upon completion of High School, Ray found employment with the City of Winnipeg in April 1974. For the last 18 years he was with Emergency Services, Water Works Department. Ray had a great fondness for animals, always wanting to bring home strays found while working. He will also be missed by his dog, Akela. Ray loved all music, his corvette, reading and most of all his snowmobile. Ray could always be found helping out friends, relatives and neighbours no matter where or when. The family would like to thank Richard, Mari-Lou and Brant Palmer, Blair Didychuk, Gordie Marks, Mona, Adam Kreamer and the paramedics from Selkirk, MB. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m.at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, North Main Street. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Rays memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society or to a charity of your choice. "Ride on my Love" CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 05, 2004