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My brother Ray passed away peacefully at Bridgepoint Hospital on September 13, 2024 at the age of 72.
I would like to thank all of the nurses and doctors that took care of Ray over the last few years.
Ray was predeceased by his father Anthony (2001) and mother Kay (2023) and is survived by his brother Stan.
Ray was retired from the CBC and will be missed by many of his former co-workers and friends.
Ray will also be missed by his uncle Chester Psica (Marianne) and their daughters Stephanie and Alex Andra (Mike) and also Diana Bergen of Arizona.
A Memorial Service for Ray will be held on Friday September 27, 2024 at St. John’s Dixie Chapel. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the service will begin at 12 p.m. Urn burial is to follow at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery.
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16 Guestbook Entries
September 17, 2024 | Dave Wilkinson
Fond memories of a dear friend.
September 17, 2024 | Jan Wright
Remembering the great times we had as a CBC Radio “family”. Condolences to Ray’s family
September 18, 2024 | Joanne Anka
Ray was a dear, very close friend and we had many wonderful times together. In fact, I took this smiling photo of him when we were travelling in Bequia, the Grenadines. He was a gem, so kind, patient, smart, caring, wonderful listener and communicator, great friend and colleague. Such a great loss. RIP, Ray. 🙁
September 18, 2024 | Ann MacKeigan
I am so saddened with this news. Ray was one of the “good ones”. He was calm, unflappable and able to calm the hysteria around him – with “its only radio”! I worked with him for the first decade of my career, and he was brilliant… great sensitivity to the work, great ears… and a great sense of humour when it was needed. I will keep many fond memories of Ray. May he rest in peace.
September 19, 2024 | Michael Ella
Rest in peace dear friend; you will be missed.
“and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make”
The Beatles
September 20, 2024 | Walter Rinaldi
How I remember Ray.
September 22, 2024 | Bob Lackie
Quiet, calm, assured, and with a wry sense of humour. He said of me, “I didn’t know drab came in so many colours.” It’s been years, but I can still see his smile/
September 24, 2024 | John Dalton
Ray was a good technician, but more importantly he was a good man.
RIP my old friend.
John Dalton
September 24, 2024 | Janice Parker
So many great memories of so many great times – like Jan said “as a CBC Radio family”. Rest in peace Ray.
September 24, 2024 | stella
Dear Family my deepest condolences .
May he rest in peace.
September 24, 2024 | Christine Kwiatkowski (Kmiecik)
Raymond and his brother Stan were dear family friends from years gone by. Learning of his passing came with a great deal of sadness. His was a life taken far too early. May he rest In peace.
September 26, 2024 | Brian Dawes
Lots of good times with lots of pictures to remember them. The many years in Haliburton, visits to England Scotland Spain and a memorable canoe trip. Sitting around the campfire one night Ray got up went to his tent came back and sat in silence staring at the flames. A minute later the theme from “Deliverance” came gently through the trees. LMAO. A fun guy and a good friend.
September 26, 2024 | Chris Mermer
My deepest sympathy, Stan and Psica family. Ray passed way too soon.
September 26, 2024 | Aly Ella
From what i know about you Ray, you are enjoying a cold bevy, a few laughs and some interesting conversation in that great gig in the sky. Until we meet again, shine on Ray. You will be missed by many.
September 27, 2024 | Monika Dudezki (nee Krawczynski)
Great pic and apropo as well … I will remember the many drinks and the laughter at The Red Lion after a day at the CBC.
RIP Monika 💕
June 9, 2025 | Richard Paradowski
Dear Stan. My deepest condolences on Ray’s death and your Mother back in 2023. Was thinking about you today when I passed your house on Stratherne in Hamilton & looked you up on the internet and Ray’s obituary showed up. Again, our deepest condolences from myself and Marjolein.