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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served in the RCN 1954 - 1958
MASSEY, Raymond Henry - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Henry Massey on August 4, in Stonewall, MB.
Ray was born in Winnipeg in 1935 and grew up in Grosse Isle until the age of 11 when the family moved to Ross Avenue in Winnipeg. Ray attended Victoria-Albert, Hugh John MacDonald and Daniel McIntyre Schools. In 1954, Ray enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1958 Ray then served with the Canadian Forces Medical Services until 1982.
In 1959, Ray married his beloved wife Fern at the United Church in East Kildonan, and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage and two wonderful children. From 1982 to 1993 Ray worked for the Manitoba Health Services Commission additionally from 1982 to 1988 he was the C.O. of 17 (Winnipeg) Medical Company at Minto Armoury in the Military Reserves, finally retiring as a Lt. Colonel. Together, Ray and Fern lived in Winnipeg, Halifax, Victoria, Ottawa, Shilo, Lahr Germany, ending their cross-country journey in Winnipeg. In 1997 Ray moved to Stonewall where he spent his golden years close to his beloved grandchildren.
Ray was very fortunate to have been able to travel to many places throughout Canada and Europe. Over the past number of years, Ray and Fern often went to Victoria, BC to spend time away from the cold winter months in the prairies. It was a place where they had formed many special bonds and memories during their time living there.
Ray was highly involved in both the Manitoba Coin Club and the South Interlake 55 Plus Center in Stonewall. Ray was an avid curler, bowler, golfer and poker player. He also enjoyed being a volunteer driver for Manitoba Cancer Care. In Ray’s last few years, he really enjoyed watching the Toronto Blue Jay’s, but most of all, he looked forward to the weekly Sunday “Breakfast Club” Brunches at Larters, where Judy always made the family feel welcome.
Ray is predeceased by his parents, Hilda and Henry; brothers, Eddie (Erna), Fred (Anne); sisters, Martha Schwab (Ed), Laura Cadman (George); beloved wife Fern and daughter Susan Ennis (Rick).
Left to mourn and will be sadly missed by son Robert Massey (Jill); daughter Heide Saj (Gary); granddaughter Jenna Hopkins (Jon); grandson Taylor Ennis; granddaughters, Rhianna Saj (Bert) and Miya Saj (Noah); sister Shirley Tiderman (Buck); great-grandchildren, Willow and Sawyer Hopkins, and many other loving family members.
Ray’s family would especially like to thank all the doctors, nurses and medical staff at the Stonewall Hospital. A special thank you to Megan and all the staff with Stonewall Home Care Team as well.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the South Interlake 55 Plus Centre in Stonewall, MB.
A family graveside service will be held in September.
As Ray would say, “If that’s life, I’ve lived it!” (Mackenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, MB)
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