HUTCHINSON, Raymond Charles - March 20, 1940 - October 31, 2021
A beloved Canadian Music Icon passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Ray Hutchinson passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre from complications due to COPD.
Ray was a co-founder, guitar player and lead singer of Canada's first Rock and Roll band, The Beau-Marks.
The Beau-Marks' who gave us such hits as "Classmate", "The Tender Years" and the hit single "Clap Your Hands".
Ray performed all over Ontario and Quebec for close to 35 years and certainly left his mark in the Canadian music industry.
Ray is survived by his daughter Melodie Hutchinson and his sister Dorothy Hutchinson, as well as the many friends and fans he had throughout his life.
There will be a Celebration of Ray's Life held at Highland Park Funeral Centre, Peterborough, on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, space is limited and face coverings are mandatory.
In memory of Ray and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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