Obituary for
Raymond Arthur “Ray” Friend
On April 23, 2022, Raymond Arthur Friend of Sangudo, AB peacefully passed away at the age of 91 years, with his loving family by his side.
Ray is survived by his children, Danny (Linda), Tammy (Bill) Coulson, Wanda Rae (Joe) Duplessie and Lawrence; grandchildren, Rachel (Jason), Brad (Tara), Cory (Amy), Ashley, Dustin, Chelsey (Jeff), Tyler (Stacey) and Adam; great-grandchildren, Addison, Ainsley, Nova, Jade, Aaliyah, Bryson, Bentley, Aavenley, Haylie, Aubree, Jordyn and Kenzie; and brother-in-law, Matt Zane. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Fran; parents, Ralph and Jean; sister, Noreen (Larry), Sylvia (John) and Margaret.
Thank you to the staff of Pleasant View Lodge and the doctors and staff of the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre for the wonderful care shown to Ray and the family.
A Private Funeral Service will be held at the Sangudo United Church with Reverend Ruth Lotholz officiating. Private interment will take place at South Park Cemetery.
Friends are invited to view a livestream of the Funeral Service on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.parkmemorial.com and select “Webcasting” from Raymond Friend’s Book of Memories.
In lieu of other tributes, donations in Raymond’s name may be made to Friends of the Lac Ste. Anne Foundation, Box 908, Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 or the Mayerthorpe Hospital Auxiliary Association, Box 582, Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Raymond Arthur Ray
Friend 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Mayerthorpe, Province: Alberta
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your family patriarch. Ray was such an iconic figure to the community of Sangudo and will be missed by all who knew him.
Leonard and Elaine Oates