Raymond Ray Johnson

prostate cancer, at the North Shore Hospice, surrounded by his family. Ray is predeceased by

his wife, Veronica and his brothers, Arthur, Bill and David. He will be missed by many, but he will

always be in the hearts of his wife, Jane; daughters, Katie (Mike), Tania (William); stepdaughter,

Niki (Cal); grandchildren, Nicolas, Christopher, David, Veronica and Kendra; brother, Malcolm

and sisters, Sheila, Jean and Betty in the U.K., and Rosemary in Melbourne, Australia; sisters-inlaw,

Imelda (Ken) and Pat; and relatives and dear friends near and far. Ray, a Renaissance man,

lived a full and interesting life. He was loved and respected by his many friends and

acquaintances. He had an adventurous spirit, a kindness of heart, a delightful sense of humour

and a firm handshake. He believed in hard work, honesty and integrity. His life began in

Ilfracombe, North Devon in the U.K. He was one of nine children growing up in war torn England.

He was soon involved in the family plumbing business. After his apprenticeship he served his

national service in the army with the Devon and Dorset Regiment and fought in Cypress. Ray

travelled around the world, fell in love with Vancouver in 1967 and ran a successful plumbing, gas

and electrical business in West Vancouver for over forty years. He was a member at Tiddleycove

Lions Club and of Legion #60, helping every year with the poppy campaign. He also belonged to

West Vancouver Gardening Club. He loved the grandeur of British Columbia, the satisfaction of

working with his hands, the stimulation of intelligent conversation, gardening, long walks, a

game of tennis, golf and skiing, all the daily newspapers, lots of good jokes and a laugh and

always a single malt scotch. Above all, Ray was a positive upbeat person who loved life and lived

it to the full, appreciating every day. The family wish to thank the doctors and nurses at Lions

Gate Hospital and the B.C. Cancer Agency, the North Shore community nurses, the caregivers

and the North Shore Hospice staff and volunteers for their dedication and care of Ray. In lieu of

flowers, please consider a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation – North Shore

Hospice. Visitation will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver,

B.C. on Monday, June 23, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. A “Remembering Ray” Service will be held

at St. Stephens Anglican Church, 885 22nd Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday, June 24,

2014 at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments to follow at the church.