1931-2014: Ray passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2014 surrounded by his family after a long spirited battle with cancer in Halifax. Ray was born in St. John's in 1931 and served with the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 + years, leaving the military as a Master Warrant Officer. In addition he served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Corp and was assigned to Cypress. After leaving the Military he operated a TV repair shop and also worked as a manager with the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club for 5 years before moving to Nova Scotia where he and his wife owned and operated a large variety store in Hubbards. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 59 years, Hughina and their daughters Jennifer (Ron) and Rhonda (Dave), son Raymond (Patty) and 4 grandchildren. Also he leaves his brother Edward (Sally) and sister, Marguerite in Western Canada, his cousin Janet (Paul) in St. John's and numerous other family and friends. Funeral arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home Ltd. in Halifax and for on line condolence please visit their website at www.walkerfh.com