It is with deep sadness we announce the
passing of Raymond Douglas Lees, age 87,
of Springhill, NS. Raymond passed away at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Born in Rodney, NS, he was a son of the
late Joseph and Grace (Smith) Lees.
Raymond served in Korea from August 1954
to March 1955 on HMCS Huron. He worked for almost 30 years
with Correction Canada, retiring as Supervisor. A nature
lover, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger years
he played with the Snowbirds Hockey Team. Raymond was
involved in many groups around town, the Royal Canadian Legion, Minor
Hockey, the Springhill Centennial Golf Course.
Raymond will be dearly missed by his
loving wife Doris, Springhill, his son Timothy (Donna), Springhill; 4
grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Jim, Calgary, AB, and
Bill, Grand Prairie, AB.
In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased daughter Joanne Ross, brothers Joseph and Art and special
cousin Laurie Atkinson.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of the A H Brown Funeral
Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361),
where visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8
pm. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 1 pm
from A H Brown Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the
Rodney Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation may do
so to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home
Facebook Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Raymond Douglas Lees 1935 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia