Raymond Tucker, 91, of McNair
Manor, Moncton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday,
December 10, 2021. Born in Amherst, N.S. on May 25, 1930, he was the
son of the late Hibbert and Edith (Clayton)
Tucker.
Ray is survived by his daughter,
Alison (Edward Toczko) of Moncton and his two adored granddaughters,
Kristan (Dylan Maddix) of Phoenix, AZ and Bethany Toczko ofToronto. He
also leaves a sister, Phyllis Bird, in Halifax, as well as several
nieces and nephews and extended family members.He was predeceased by
his wife, Corthell Tucker (née
Martin).
Following graduation from
Amherst High School, he attended Success Business College in Moncton.
Ray had also studied piano at Mt. Allison Univ. and attended Summer
School there during his school years in
Amherst.
Ray joined Canadian National
Railways in the office of the Vice-President, Atlantic Region, in
1951. He was appointed Regional Personnel Officer at Moncton and in
1972 was appointed Assistant to Vice-President, Personnel and Labour
Relations, Montreal. He became Director of Compensation and Benefits
for CN Rail and in 1987 was appointed Senior Director Human Resources,
CN Enterprises at the Montreal Headquarters. He chose to take early
retirement from CN in 1990. He and his family returned to Moncton in
1995.
His memberships included the
Montreal Personnel Association, Canadian and American Compensation
Associations, The Conference Board of Canada and Scouts Canada,
Ottawa. In Moncton, memberships included Moncton Gyro Club (which
became the Moncton Friendship Club), Moncton Probus Club, and he
served on the Board of Moncton Community Concert Association. He also
served for several years on the Board of Directors of Christian Action
Federation of New Brunswick. Ray was a member of Pine Needles Golf and
Country Club, Beaver Curling Club and the Centennial Lawn Bowling
Club.
Ray’s church life was
very important to him. Through his life he was a member of several
churches including the Amherst Baptist Church, First Baptist Church
and Brentwood Baptist Church (charter member), Moncton and Lakeside
Heights Baptist Church, Pointe-Claire, QC. He was active in his
churches and served in many leadership roles, notably with Deacons,
Missions, and Music among others, and was a long-time member of church
choirs.
Ray loved his family life and
particularly the summers at the family cottage at Parlee Beach, where
he enjoyed swimming, lobster dinners, and special times with family.
He also enjoyed playing golf, and enjoyed the friendships made at his
men’s groups, and his weekly bowling
groups.
Special thanks to
Ray’s McNair family, whose love and kindness shown through
companionship and care made McNair his
home.
Visitation will be held on
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 157
Queen Street, Moncton. A Service to Celebrate and Honour
Ray’s life will follow at 2:00 pm, the Rev. Dr. Richard
Jackson officiating. The Service will also be live-streamed. COVID
protocols will be required, including full vaccination, face masks,
and social distancing. Interment will take place at Fair Haven
Memorial Gardens.
In memory of Ray, memorial
contributions to First Baptist Church, the Heart and Stroke
Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated. Online condolences for the family may be shared on the
Fergusons Funeral Home Facebook Page or
at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
1930 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Raymond Tucker 1930 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick