BURKE – C. Ray, 87, of Eagle Head, Queens County, passed away on October 2, 2018 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Windsor, NS, Ray was a son of the late Clayton and Celestina “Phyllis” (Domoney) Burke.
Ray served with the Canadian Armed Forces for over 20 years and was posted in various places overseas. Following his career with the military, he took up his next vocation as a shop teacher and taught electronics in Winnipeg. Ray will be fondly remembered for his jokes and making people laugh.
Ray is survived by his wife Heather (Seaboyer)(Robicheau); his step daughter Gail Robicheau of Eagle Head and his step son Ken Robicheau of Campbell River, BC. 5 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren.
Ray was predeceased by his son Bill and his sisters Doris Moore and Ramona Robinson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Ray’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Angela Roy
Dearest Heather and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. I will miss His lighthearted jokes and very clever conversation, and him, himself who kept going on in strength and perseverance. He was an extra special light.
With much love Angela and Jeff.
Len & Barb Wile
Dear Heather. We are saddened to learn of Ray’s passing. He certainly was unique and truly blessed to have you care for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort and keep you now and in the days ahead. Your faithfulness to the Lord and in service to so many is such a blessing. May the Lord continue to minister to you as He ministers through you. Christian love Len & Barb Wile..
Jim & Jacqueline Peach
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. Ray loved to stop & chat & always had a joke & a roll of rockets to pass along to you. Our deepest condolences to Heather & family. May God give you the comfort you need to get through this valley. R.I.P Ray
Judi Maillett
So sorry to see Mr. Burke has passed away. He always had a big smile & told the best jokes. He will be missed.
Judie Bell
Oh Heather, I am SO sorry to hear of Rays passing. This will leave a huge hole in your heart and life, on so many levels. You worked so hard to keep him safe and well and now it’s time for rest and restoring your weary soul Take good care my Friend, and God Bless xo
Joyce Hawkes
Heather and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time..
Valerie Rhyno
Dearest Heather and family.
I am so sorry you have lost Ray. I remember many of his jokes in the grocery store. You are all in my prayers. Sending a warm hug to you Heather.
Lana and Paul Bowers
Thoughts and prayers to the family and this difficult time….
Cathie Pearl-Wentzell
To Ray’s Family,
Ray told the greatest/lamest jokes. The world was a better place because of all the smiles he put on people’s faces. Whenever I met him, I couldn’t wait to hear his latest joke. Take comfort in your memories and the knowledge that he touched so many lives in his own special way.
Romelda Brown
Dear Heather
I am so sorry to hear of Rays passing. My prayer for you is that God will give you strength and peace, knowing you have done such a great job of looking after Ray. He will be missed.
R. Veinotte
Sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort be with your family, (Acts 24;15).
Joyce Nickerson
Dear Heather, I was so shocked to see Lynn’s email this morning. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Ray, I am sure that life has been difficult for him the last number of years and that he is at peace now. For you it is a loss of a long time partner and love. You did an amazing job keeping him safe and loving him but now you can, also, rest. Steve and I are available to you if you need us for any reason. All the best to you and your family in this difficult time.
Jonathan Gee
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I will miss the rockets and the jokes (“mole-asses”). Rest in peace Ray.
James I. Morton
So Sorry to see such a great guy has passed. I always looked forward to our encounters. I’ll definitely miss his quick wit, and endless jokes. My heart goes out to the family.
Pamela Mutsaers
To Ray’s family, we here at the Royal Bank will miss him, his jokes and the candy he would would always bring us.
He always put a smile on our faces. Best regards Pamela Mutsaers
Janet Corkum
I am so sad to hear of Ray’s passing. He was one of my favorite customers. He always had a funny joke, a big smile and a roll of rockets. He was a very kind hearted soul and he will most definitely be missed. Deepest sympathies from everyone at the Liverpool Ultramar.
Ralph & Shirley Morton
Dear Heather and Family, so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He and his jokes will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. May Ray rest in peace.
He will also be missed for his supper cleanups after church dinners.
Cherish your many great memories and Ray will be with you forever.
Orris and Carol Anne Whynot
Dear heather and family we are so sorry to hear of Rays passing .we will miss him in church .such a good heartened man our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family .
Larry & Grace Stevens
Heather, we were saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Ray. Our deepest sympathy and blessings to you and the family.
Barbara Burns
Dear Heather,
I am very sorry to hear about Ray. Sending my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.May you be comforted by memories of happier times, and the love and support from family and friends.God Bless.
Lorne and Barb Redmond
Ray did a lot of substitute teaching both for and with my husband, Lorne. Many days Lorne would come home doubled over at Ray’s jokes and antics. They had a lot of “in” jokes between them.
A sweet man always in good humour. We are so sorry for your loss.
Lorne and Barb
Elizabeth Fraelic
I am saddened to hear of Rays passing. Whenever he came into the doctors office, he always had a joke or a story, and often a candy. My sincere sympathies to Heather and family.
Robbie Fahey
Sorry to hear about your loss Heather. Ray was a very good man. We’ll miss him for sure.
Roger & Margo Murley
We are so sorry for your loss. May your family and friends be a source of comfort during this difficult time
Donna Miklos
Dear Heather. I am so, so sorry to hear this. Trusting you will feel His Presence in a powerful way in the coming days. I am Shirley Morton’s sister, Donna
Jeffrey Miller
87 WOW!!!! The first time I met Ray!! He said,” Did you hear the one about!?” That is the way Ray was!! A “Ray” in anyone’s life who knew him!! Condolences to you all!!
Jeff Miller
Sherri and Ted Roy
We haven’t lived in Liverpool since 2004, but both my husband and I remember Ray. When I worked at Sobey’s, he was always in with a joke and a smile. He was a nice person. Ted and Sherri Roy
Sandra Knott
Dear Heather
So sorry to hear of the death of your husband. Having your family around will hopefully give you strength and support during this sad time.
All my good wishes
Sandy & Barry Cross
Heather, Barry and I were shocked to hear of Rays passing. Our condolences to you and your family. We definitely will miss all of his jokes that he used to tell us which he would tell every time we met him in the stores. He will be missed that is for sure. Take care.
Hilbert & Sheila Holland Kim & Eddie Ringer Karen & Tim Dash
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of Ray. Thinking of you during this sad time.
Isolde Prawit
Dear Heather,
I am so sorry to hear about you lost Ray. My prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs Izzy
Bill & Joan Simpson
Our sincere sympathy to you Heather and to all your family.
It is so difficult to lose someone we love…Thank goodness for memories.
He will always be in your heart.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Blessings,
Bill & Joan Simpson.
Barb and Ulf Snarby
So sorry to hear this news. Our sincere sympathy to Heather and family.
Cathy de Rome
My sincere condolences to you, Heather, on Ray’s passing. I was often entertained with his jokes but somehow missed out on the candy. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bill and Anna Cox
Our deepest sympathy in Ray’s passing, will miss his jokes.
Gail and Dave Goulden
Dear Heather:
We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We will miss him. On Sunday’s, at church, he would always give us a huge smile and tell us a funny story… we called him ‘ Ray of Sunshine’, which he truly was to all of us. You are in our prayers, Heather, and we know you are comforted by the arms of God. May you forever feel His presence, strength and love.
Love, Gail and Dave
Debbie & David Noel
Our hearts are breaking for you, Heather. Ray was a one of a kind human being, always quick with a joke and always had a candy or two to hand out. He will always have a place in our hearts and every time I look at all my Elmo’s I will smile and remember him fondly. David & I are here for you. ❤️
Karin Dubé
Aunt Heather, Gail, Ken and NS family, so saddened to hear about Raymond’s passing. Memories, your’s and others, give comfort in the times to come. I have always remembered when I was 14yrs old and Raymond taught us Lantz’s how to make proper OJ. Only 2.5 cans of water (not 3) to one can of juice.
I’m praying for you all. Our condolences.
Karin & Micheline Dubé
ellen macleod
So sorry to hear of Rays passing.. God will be your strength i n these days and always. Love Ellen and Jack.
Ellen
Karen, Bob, Hannah and Luke
Dear Heather and Family,
We are so very sorry that you’ve lost Ray. He made so many people smile wherever he went. Luke and I have a favourite joke of Ray’s that we will always remember, but, more importantly, we will remember him for his quiet gentleness and kindness. He will be missed. May God comfort and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Sheree Chandler
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband , father, and grandfather. I will always remember Ray as a funny man. He was always ready with a joke.
May your memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you all in the days ahead.
Sheree, Jake and Amanda Chandler
Ron Cusack
I will miss Ray. We had countless conversations in the aisles of the Sobey’s store Liverpool, and I always felt better after seeing him. He would often search me out, and we would share a greeting and an exchange of what was happening in our lives. Ray was always sincere in his interest of my well-being, and he traditionally ended the conversation by digging into one of his many pockets to find some candy to leave with me. I was always grateful for his time.
One story I would like to share, was from when Ray loved to go yard-sailing several years ago. He asked if there was anything I would like him to keep a lookout for. We had a piano stool in our home that was recently broken, so I asked him if he ever saw a piano bench, I would love to have one. Not long after, my family and I arrived home one day and discovered a piano bench sitting on our doorstep. I knew it was a gift from Ray.
Heather, my deepest condolences to you, hope to see you in person soon.
Ron Cusack
Tonya
I have just heard of Ray passing.. so very sorry for your loss.. He was a good man… always with treats and a joke… I will miss him!
Bonnie Hartlen
Mrs. Burke,
I got to know Ray/Clayton at the Nova Veterinary Clinic in Milton where I worked. He was the source of some funny moments and sure could talk up a storm about anything. He was so kind about getting me bread to feed my crows and ravens. I miss those days, however I have my memories and I know that you will in time remember only the good times you both shared! Rest In Peace Mr.Burke, I also salute you for your service. Bonnie.
Kim Webber
I knew Ray as a customer at Superstore, his free rocket candy and jokes always made my day. Please accept my condolences to the family..
Valerie Wright
Wright family of Winnipeg
He was larger than life and was so kind and helpful to his neighbours in Wildwood Park.
His presence was an integral part of our young family growing up at that time.I still have the cookbook he copied into a folder of all his dad’s recipes.
Your young family will help you during this sad time and to know Ray is busy and without pain.
Bill Val Jim,Gareth Charlie and Gill