February 6, 1926 – October 8, 2019
Senator Raymond George Squires C.M., aged 93 passed away peacefully pm Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Born in St. Anthony, NL on Saturday, February 6, 1926. His exceptional philanthropy and community service was well known, respected, and acknowledged nationally through his appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in 1997 and to the Canadian Senate in 2000. Senator Squires served as Mayor and Councillor in St. Anthony for many years as was a major supporter of his Church, Minor Hockey, the Fire Department as well as many other community organizations. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his Children; Rev’d Eric Squires (Judy), Rexton Squires (Daisy), Sharon McGee (Bill), Kevin Squires (Joyce), Raymond Squires Jr. (Debbie), Vicky Lewis (David); Daughter-in-law, Ruth; 19 Grandchildren; 18 Greatgrandchildren; 2 Great-greatgrandchildren, as well as a large number of other relatives and friends. Raymond was predeceased by his loving wives, Emma Caroline Johnson on January 14, 1994 and Linda Grace Pardy on September 9, 2019 as well as his beloved son, Maitland Squires on April 6, 2014. Private visitation on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Public visitation to be held from 2-4 pm and 7-8:30 pm on Friday, October 11, 2019 with the family service to take place at 8:30 pm. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony with Rev. Katie Taylor-Flynn officiating. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Anthony Food Bank.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de SENATOR SQUIRES C RAYMOND 2019..
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Décès pour la Ville: St. Anthony, Province: T-N