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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
WAREHAM, Raymond Ernest - Goodbye Blue 52. Predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy and son Lindsay (Lorraine). Survived by his brother Earle, son Mark, granddaughters Kristy St Arnout (Andre) and Kelli Wareham and great granddaughters Hadley and Harper. Born in Radville, Sask. and passed in Nanaimo BC. Over the years he called Winnipeg, Calgary, North Vancouver, Parksville/Nanaimo home. Ray and Earle had a strict upbringing by their single parent father, a Winnipeg Police Officer. At age 18, he enlisted in the navy and se]rved in WW2 on the HMCS Huron, in the Battle of the Atlantic. Big Ray told unique stories of being a VPD constable in the 50's and spent 16 years as an appraiser for Central Mortgage and Housing. Also a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge and RC Legion (past president). Ray enjoyed family, friends around the round table, football, roast beef dinners, cigars and a smidge. Many thanks to the staff of Nanaimo Travelers Lodge for their kind care. No service by request.
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