It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond “Ray” Michael Cavanagh on October 13, 2024, at the age of 83. Ray was born on July 28, 1941, in Peterborough Ontario, to parents, the late Gerald and Camilla Cavanagh. Husband and best friend to Clara Cavanagh (nee Kilfoil) of 50 years.
Ray was known for his calm and quiet nature, and gentle smile. Always willing to offer a helping hand. Ray had a love of music and dance. He didn’t miss a beat at the Havelock Country Jamborees, ploughing matches and local community fairs. Ray enjoyed these activities immensely with family and friends, notably his beloved friends Henry, Bob, Jason, and Frank. Ray also had a passion for tractors and was an avid competitor in many tractor pulls. Ray displayed unwavering support to his community and will be dearly missed by many.
Along with his wife, Clara, he was a devout member of St. Martin’s Church in Ennismore and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Cardiff Ontario.
Ray is survived by his daughter Michelle (nee Cavanagh) and Michael Owczar, son Michael and Nicole (nee Ronco) Cavanagh, stepchildren Denise (nee Cummings) and Dan Breau, Fred and Jill (nee Hayes) Cummings, and John and Michelle (nee DeLong) Cummings. Grandchildren Nichole (Lance), Krista, and Kelly Owczar. Courtney, Paige, Natalie, and Brooke Cavanagh. Laura (Tim), Nathan (Adrianna), and Isaac (Jana) Breau. Ian (Kate) and Ryan Cummings, Scott and Joel Cummings. Great grandfather to Hudson, Ava Sharpe and Wyatt Breau. Brother of Gerard and late Grace (nee Bell) Cavanagh.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Ennismore on Saturday October 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Heart and Stroke [www.heartandstroke.ca] or Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada [www.mscanada.ca].
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