Born October 20, 1928 in Mersea Twp., Ontario, he was the son of the late Orley & Addys Derbyshire. Ray attended technical training in Chicago, then worked for 37 years as a salesperson and repairs specialist for Pitney Bowes. In his spare time, he was an avid woodworker who shared his creations and passion with all of his family and friends. He generated many great memories and new friendships with his activities of curling and lawn bowling. He will be remembered by many for his years of dedication to the Scouts Canada movement and all the young lives he touched in his leadership with the troops. Ray touched many lives over the years. He enjoyed summers at the lake in Kincardine and winters at the Sun-N-Fun family in Florida and lastly with his lifelong involvement with the wonderful friends of the "Rover" gang.
He is survived by his wife Vivienne, his daughter Wendy of Windsor, son Christopher (Elva) of Courtice and his daughter-in-law Liz (George) of Windsor Loving grandfather of his 7 grandchildren Lauren Shetler, Garrett Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Rachel McGowan, Ken Cabanaw, Keitha and Vicki Derbyshire, his great grandchildren Emmett, Iris, Ava, Georgina, Atticus, Ella, Aria and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Ellwood Derbyshire of Victoria, B.C. and Orlene Stockman of Windsor as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sons Timothy and Douglas.
Visitation will be held at the Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre, 1969 Wyandotte Street East on Sunday, June 14, 2020 by appointment only. Please contact the funeral home at (519) 252-5711 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to arrange for a visitation appointment. A private family graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Victoria Memorial Gardens.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has instituted the following directive. “The maximum number of people who can be at the funeral home at one time (not including staff) is 10 or fewer. This pertains to the entire funeral home.”
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