Raymond King
November 17, 1935 – June 11, 2020
It is with profound sadness that the family of Raymond Richard King announces his passing after a brief illness on Thursday, June 11th, 2020, at the age of 84 years. Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Theresa, and his children (predeceased) Trevor (Doris), Debbie (Mark), Kevin, Carrol, Joanne (Glen). Raymond will be fondly remembered by his eight grandchildren; Michael, Danielle, Zara and Sonia, Jordan, Katie, Shania, Tamara and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Raymond was the eldest of 12 children (predeceased) of John and Iris King. Raymond was a loving father and a devoted husband who was quick to offer a helping hand to the many people who were lucky enough to have known him. Many looked to him as a role model and saw him as an extraordinary example of strength and perseverance in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
Raymond was born November 17th, 1935, in Kolar Gold Fields, India. He was educated in the mining industry in the United Kingdom, and worked the vast majority of his career in Ghana, West Africa for Ashanti Goldfields, retiring as one of the mines top engineers. His long career at Ashanti was a true highlight of his life; his work ethic and knowledge was highly respected and he maintained lifelong connections with friends and colleagues. He truly loved Ghana and shared many stories of the happy times enjoyed there with Theresa and the family. In 1996, Raymond retired to Canada and lived peacefully with his family. A man of great faith and generosity; friend, family and stranger can all recall the helping hand of Raymond King. He cherished his family above all and was a truly beloved Patriarch. He will be sorely missed.
The viewing to take place in Oakville Ontario, at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 17th. between 1pm to 5pm. Due to the current pandemic concerns we must schedule visitation, please contact Carrol or Joanne at 289-230-2197 or 416-716-3691. Followed by a family Mass service on Thursday. Those who so desire can make a memorial donation in memory of Raymond to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. www.heartandstroke.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Raymond King November 17 1935 June 11 2020..
Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Oakville, Province: Ontario