THOMAS, Raymond Cecil Thomas

THOMAS, Raymond Cecil  –

February 25, 1929 – July 9, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ray Thomas announces his peaceful passing on July 9, 2023, at the age of 94 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, Mike Smith; grandchildren: Andrea (Chris) Joughin, Scott (Kim) Smith, Kevin (Katie) Smith, and Robyn (Colin) Smith; sister-in-law, Corinne Thomas; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as numerous friends.

Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent St., Barrie, ON), from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This will be followed by a Mass and reception at St. John Vianney Catholic Church (13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie, ON), at 1 p.m. Interment in Hagersville, ON), at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He will be laid to rest beside Lois, the love of his life, who was born and raised in Hagersville.

The family wishes to send a special thank-you to two groups: The staff of Qualicare Guelph, who supported him with independent living while he lived in Elora, and the staff at Serenity Retirement Residence, where Ray was treated like part of the family, from 2018 until his passing.

Your care and support for Ray will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to one of the charities that Ray supported: World Vision, and the Yonge Street Mission, or a charity of your choice.