On Wednesday, July 20, Raymond Cassidy of New Glasgow passed away at the Aberdeen Hospital in his 86th year after a life well lived.
Raymond was born, September 29, 1930, and raised in Westville the fourth and youngest son of Emma (White) and George Cassidy.
He was a great storyteller and loved to relate tales of growing up in the coal-mining town he always called home.
After graduating from Westville High School, he went on to work in accounting at several businesses, retiring from Nova Construction after many years in the paving industry. After retirement Ray opened and operated R and K Variety on East River Road where he relished in meeting and serving the neighbourhood patrons, many of whom he considered friends. Ray was involved in many community organizations and in recent years enjoyed his work with Pictou County Roots Society. His passion for researching his family tree led to trips to the Magdalen Islands, which were very special to him, where he was able to explore his Acadian and Irish roots. He was a member of Holy Name Parish in Westville.
Ray will be remembered always for his love for his family and the interest he always took in hearing about the lives of his loved ones.
He will be missed by his faithful dog Herbie.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jean (nee Fraser), one son David (Paula), two daughters Karen and Cheryl (Huck MacInnis), five grandchildren, Pam (Tim Cochrane), Tanya, Graham (Kara Wood), Ashley, and Steven (Sueann), four great grandchildren, Brett, Zach, Veronica and Elliott and former daughter-in-law Marlene MacLean. Ray was also survived by several loving nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Judy Underwood (John) Florida.
Besides his parents he was sadly predeceased by two sons, Bruce in 2009 and Rick in 2011, as well as his three brothers Arthur, Edward and his wife Gertrude, John and his wife Margaret, brother-in-law Robert Fraser and his wife Josephine.
Visitation will take place on Friday, July 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday in the Holy Name Parish Westville at 11 A. M.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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