Carl Norman Ray– 80, Upper Kennetcook, passed away in the Victoria General Hospital Site, Halifax, on March 24, 2009. Born in Teepee Creek, AB, he was a son of the late Isaac and Gladys (MacKenzie) Ray. Norman served in Korea, Japan, Germany, and Egypt, with the Princess Patricia Canada Light Infantry in the Canadian Armed Forces for thirty years. He was a long time resident of Upper Kennetcook. Norman was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Noel, and also a member of the Four Points Recreation Centre, Latties Brook. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Hilda Burton, children Elaine Hudson (Todd), Valerie Ray (Kim Gulliver), Alexandra Hamilton (Rudy), Michael Ray, Norma Soloman (Joel); grandchildren Stefan, Joy (Tim Wynn), Matthew, Jordan and Lucas; great grandson Nikolis; brother Earl (June), sister Betty Curran. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. There will be no visitation or service by request. Interment at a later date. Donations in memory of Norman may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends may sign the guest book and send condolences at: www.MeM.comInterment at a later date. Donations in memory of Norman may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Family and friends may sign the guest book and send condolences at: www.MeM.com

Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be,
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing to those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of Eternal Loneliness…..should I fail.
I have seen the face of Terror, felt the stinging cold of fear, and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love,
I have cried, pained and hoped …..but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best Forgotten,
At least some day I will be able to say, that I was proud of what I was ….
A Soldier