Condolence: Dear Bette and Family:
I heard about Ray's passing with great sadness, as he was a unique person, who gave so many such great joy. I
worked with Ray on a series of commercials for Dow Ale, "Wouldn't A Dow go Good Now?" and he was amazing and wonderful to me during the shoot. I was new to commercials and he walked me through and gave me confidence when I was lost. I envy Adrienne having a Dad like she had.
I'm glad I was blessed to know him.
I hope you are all remembering your treasure from the Lord. Now, He's taken him back home.
God bless you all,
Trudy

Condolence: Dear Bette, We were so very sorry to read of Ray's death in the press. What a remarkable career he had which we were well aware of at the time, and so well documented in the Globe today. And what a remarkable person to have as our very first neighbour in Toronto. David and I remember a lot of ruunning back and forth across the field between the townhouses many years ago when the children were around three years old. Those were happy times for our family and in particular because of knowing you and Ray, and of course, the Strasmans. Tell Adrienne that she has a loyal fanclub among all the Gildays who are always delighted and fascinated to hear her "in the field" reports about some of the most signifigant foreign news in the world. I am sure that the days ahead will be very sad for you both, Bette, but David and I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and remembering the wonderful welcome that your family gave ours when we first came to Toronto. We will support the Sick Kids Foundation in Ray's name. Yours, Diane

Condolence: Dear Bette,Adrain and Mary:

How blessed you have been, to have Ray in your lives and how blessed we have been to know him, though for only a short period of time.

My daughter Kimberley and I got to know Ray very well when he worked at our company Hewlett Packard Canada for approximately 1 1/2 years.

Always a smile on his face and a big greeting "Hi how are you?" To my daughter Kimberley, he was particulary a strong influence in her life as she is very much into the Arts and theatre. He told us about his past life and his many experiences and the people who he knew and worked with through out his life.

He was her mentor in many ways and counciling her on directions she should take to develop her talents. Always encouraging and positive towards her, a person whom she will never forget and was quite saddened when she heard of his passing. "He was such a nice man" she said to me and "I am sure he is in heaven"!

So proud was he of both his wife and daughter and told me of his great love for you Bette. Adrian, he gave my daughter a picture of you beside a young girl in Iraq during your initial visit to that country (Kim still keeps it close bye) and although he was always concerned for you, he said you were a big girl and could take of yourself, but he always prayed for your safety. His pride for you had no boundaries.

For me he was a good listener and coach (something he loved doing), but really what I enjoyed the most was his funny and loveable nature. A special human being!

"Treat people nicely" he would always tell everybody "regardless of their stature in life" and I believe he himself lived up to that motto.

We are both truly sorry, that we could not be at the reception, but more importantly, he was in our minds, hearts and prayers, and there he will always remain.

May the void in your life be filled with the knowledge that Ray is still with both of you in spirit and at peace with the Lord.

Kimberley and I are both honoured that he was a part of our life.

Regards
Kevin & Kimberley Dollimore
44 Vista Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario L5M1C2
Canada

Condolence: Dear Mrs. Arsenault and Adrienne,

I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. Memories came flooding back of time spent on Balliol Street laughing it up with Ray and various family members. No father was more proud of his daughter than your dad was of you, Adrienne.

I wish you both all the best in the coming months. Keep well and know that I'll be thinking of you often.

All love
Robin

Condolence: Dear Arsenault Family: Ray was a very good friend during the time he spent working at HP. After he left our office for another position he would occasionally drop by for lunch and conversation.... My favourite memory is when Adrienne taught him a few words of Arabic....as he knew my husband was Egyption he would speak to me each morning in his "Canadianized' Arabic and I would reply with my limited vocabulary. One day he remarked that I was the only person who replied to him appropriately. He went on to say that when he tried his Arabic out on true Arabic speakers they always smiled and looked puzzled but did not reply in kind.... we had such a laugh when I pointed out that it was pretty sad when his arabic and mine was so poor that only the non-arabic speakers knew what was being said! I have long considered Ray one of my favorite people and his loss is a truly felt. My Condolences, Karen

Condolence: Dear Bette,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss; My thoughts are with you and your family.

Ned Baker

Condolence: To Ray's family, I was truly saddened to learn of Ray's passing. He was one of a kind in so many ways. I met him at HP and we became fast friends. Early on he started sharing stories about Adriennes travels and adventures.. he was always so very proud ! I am General counsel at HP and Ray often coached me on presentations and style. One thing I won't forget was a note that he left in my office after I had received an award. I have kept the note and when my husband saw it he also wanted to meet Ray. My sincere sympathy to you .. God Bless Georgia

Condolence: Jim & I met Ray while visiting his sister in MI. He was a funny & delightful man. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting him. On behalf of the family our prayers are with you.

Condolence: Adrienne and Family,

My thoughts are with you as you celebrate the gift of your father's life. By all accounts he seemed to be a great man who left this world a much better place.

He will live on in the memories of those who loved and were touched by him.

Take care of each other.

Kirk

Condolence: Ray was a dear friend I met at IBM, who started me off in the film and television business. He taughted me to be on location before anyone else, to do what I said I would do, and not to spend more than I had. These are simple but lasting truths for all of life. Saw Ray last at Paul Southerland's memorial and am pained I couldn't attend his. My condolences to Ray's family.

Peter Bikaunieks