Peacefully at Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Raymond Cooper, King City, in his 81st year, beloved husband of Lois Groombridge. Father of Kevin, Gwen and Graeme in Scotland. Brother of Marg, Kath and Les in England. Son-in-law of Helen and the late William Groombridge. Brother-in-law of Grace and John Canning, Doug, Earl and Marg, Murray and Lisa Groombridge.
As per Raymond’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. A memorial gathering will take place in Trisan Centre, 25 Dilane Drive, Schomberg on Saturday, December 17 from 11am to 3pm.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Hill House Hospice, York Pines United Church or the King Curling Club.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Karen & Matthew Turriff
Lois: Our deepest condolences on the passing of Ray. He was such a lovely man and it was a pleasure to have met and curled with him. Sincerely Karen & Matthew Turriff
Ian Witherspoon
Dear Lois and Family:
On behalf of the Witherspoon Family, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
I enjoyed curling with Ray and hearing his many stories.
He will be sadly missed by many.
Miriam Amon
Dear Lois
I am so sorry to hear such sad news. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you May the support of family and friends give you strength through this difficult time. May his memory be for a blessing. Sincerely, Miriam
Sue & Gino DiFebo
Dear Lois and Family,
On behalf of Sue and myself, please accept our deepest condolences, knowing that only fond memories of Ray will remain with everyone. Ray was a great guy. I thoroughly enjoyed playing vice for him and always enjoyed sitting with Ray at the curling club, listening to his multitude of stories. He could always spin a good yarn. Ray will be sadly missed. May he curl in peace.
Bob Long
Bob&Brends Long. Our deepest condolences for your loss Lois and Family. Ray was such a fun guy. I will remember him for his raisin bread and his stories. Always willing to help. He will be sadly missed.
Les cooper
For a brother ray, sadly losing his final battle with illness, will be missed but well remembered. Sleep and journey well sunshine. Love les, sue and family.
Louise Cooper
To my Uncle Ray,
I am glad that I got to talk to you when I did, cant believe that you are gone but you are never forgotten Wayne and I will have a drink for you this Christmas and New Year. Wayne was glad to talk to you even though it was for a short time. Sleep well and we will meet again soon.
All my love
Louise and Wayne xxxx
Gwen
Love and hugs to a my dad, grandad and great grandad on this his birthday. Gone but never forgotten. We think of you often. Luv and thoughts with you too Lois especially today. Take care… Luv from Gwen, Shaun+ Leeane, Mhairi, Paul and the kids — Ruby and Jack xxxxxxx