Ray Whitehead January 15, 1941 - June 11, 2007
My friend and a true friend to working people died last week. He will be missed by many. Here is Ray's obituary, with details on the memorial on Tuesday June 19.
WHITEHEAD _ George Raymond (Ray). Born January 15, 1941 in Victoria, BC, passed away June 11, 2007 in Coquitlam, BC at age 66 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Predeceased by his wife Patricia and his sister Eleanor; Ray is survived by his mother Edith; brothers Paul and Ken; sons Andrew and Tim; daughters-in-law Samantha and Erin; and his very good friend Kathy Watkins, and her children Keri, Rob and Kathy.
A long time representative for CUPE in many capacities, Ray was also a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Board of Directors for BC Ferries and the Board of Directors for the BC Safety Authority.
A service in Ray's honour will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm at the Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Rd, Coquitlam, with a reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion #263 - 1025 Ridgeway, Coquitlam.
Ray's remains will be interred in a plot with his wife in Knowles Cemetery near Simcoe, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pat Whitehead Books for Children Fund, c/o Mission Health Unit, 32618 Logan Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6C7.
Published in the Vancouver Sun and The Province from 6/16/2007 - 6/17/2007.
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4 comments:
I recall a tombstone I saw up in the Slocan. It said"Don't morn for me. Organise" Anotrher good trade unionist is gone. dl
Thanks, Bill, for letting people know about this sad happening. Ray was a good man.
RIP Dad........would love to hear from the family anytime. My heart goes out to all of you.
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Love always, Mike
Thank you everyone for all your kind words....
His son Mike
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