The death occurred peacefully, with family at his side, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, of Raymond MacQuarrie, beloved husband of Florence MacQuarrie (nee Younker), of Oyster Bed Bridge, aged 86.
Raymond was the loving father of three sons, David (Clara), Gerold (Nancy) and Glen; seven daughters, Margaret Gallant, Lillian Mead, Ethel Gillis (Don), Ida (Kevin) and Norma; and proud grandfather of 27 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Charlie, Harold (Hilda), Sophie, Lorriane, Gracie and Inez; son-in-law, John Aten; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Mary Ann (Daye) MacQuarrie; daughters, Arlene MacQuarrie and Eleanor Aten (John); son-in-law, Lawrence Gallant; grandsons, Alan MacQuarrie, Christopher Mead and Riley MacDonald; great-granddaughter, Victoria Ford; brothers, Walter, Chris, Sheldon and Roland MacQuarrie; sister, Mary Ellen Farrish; sisters-in-law, Minnie MacQuarrie and Jesse MacQuarrie; and brothers-in-law, William Wheatley and Richard Rogers.
Raymond was a retired farmer and member of numerous antique tractor clubs.
Resting at Central Queen’s Funeral Home, 2538 Glasgow Road, New Glasgow, for visitation on Friday, May 27, 2016, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. Interment in North Winsloe United Church Cemetery.
If so desired, donations in Raymond’s memory to the North Winsloe United Church Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be sent at www.peifuneralcoops.com

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