It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Joseph Legault beloved brother,uncle and friend who passed away on January 3,2026 in Kirkland Lake.
Born in Kirkland Lake to proud parents Rene and Madeline he was loved and surrounded by six brothers a sister and many nephews and niece's.
Raymond early years often found him in the forests around Kirkland Lake fishing and hunting. He wasn't daunted by cold weather often leaving home in the early hours to walk the trails to gull lake to ice fish or check his snares.
Although disabled by a drunk driver in his early 20s Raymond persisted in spite of his disabilities not once dwelling in self pity or expressing blame for his unfortunate reality.
Raymond was an inspiration to us and our memories of his life fill our hearts with joy. He will be greatly missed.
Sympathy Messages
So sorry to hear of Rays passing .He had an infectious smile and will be missed .
- stan skalecki, on
January 9, 2026
Had the pleasure of knowing Ray at McDonald’s on Saturday mornings. Will miss him. RIP my friend.
May my support warm your heart
- Paulo Disano, on
January 9, 2026
C’était toujours plaisant de jaser avec Raymond. Mes condoléances à la famille et à ses amis!
- Jean-Marie Messier, on
January 9, 2026
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He will be missed.
RIP Ray!
- RICK BARKER, on
January 9, 2026
Condolences to the family. I was so saddened by this news as I was just getting to know Ray. He was so friendly and had such a positive outlook on life.
- Katrina, on
January 9, 2026
So sorry for your loss .I have known Raymond since he was a toddler . Such a pleasant person ! He will be missed .
May my support warm your heart
- Connie Bougie, on
January 9, 2026
To JP and family
Ray was a great guy we both had an affection for Gull Lake an and the library. I will miss our great talks at both locations. Safe journey my friend.
- Lance McKenzie, on
January 10, 2026
My sincerest sympathies to the entire Legault family. Ray was also very engaging whenever I bumped into him, whether in Timmins or in Kirkland Lake. RIP Ray.
- John Czuba, on
January 10, 2026
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. I worked with him years ago and found him to be always pleasant and a very kind person. I admired him.
- June Simpson, on
January 10, 2026
We will miss Raymond.
From 19 Dixon to 101 bush road. Lake Cowichan to Toronto and back to BC and home to KL.
It was a long journey and Ray never ceased to inspire me and many others, See you soon brother,
Peace David.
- David Plouffe, on
January 10, 2026
I was so saddened to learn of Ray’s passing. He was such a kind & gentle person. My deepest condolences to the family.
- Jane Lomanno, on
January 10, 2026
As a friend of the Legault’s I was lucky to run into Raymond usually on visits home. I know through Jp, he felt the strength and admiration for Raymond as he had deep resolve in his independence. My deepest condolences to a great family with the loss of Raymond 🙏
- Casey Robazza, on
January 11, 2026
I was so sad to read of Ray’s passing. He was an inspiration to everyone with his positive outlook on life. May he rest in peace.
- Sally Wright, on
January 11, 2026
My condolences to the Legault family I was fortunate to belong to Raymond’s group of friends.Raymond had his own values of humour and kindness and will be sadly missed
- Jim&Irveena Bates, on
January 11, 2026
The Legault Family
It was very sad to hear the news concerning Raymond! Having taught him at KLCVI and seeing him about town in later years he always seemed to have that great sense of humour and positive approach to life . His terrible accident did not change him!
One of my very favourites!! He will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him . My condolences to all!
Brian Hamilton
- Brian Hamilton, on
January 11, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to the Legault family. Ray was a kind and gentle man. We are sure that Ray and Gord have a lot of catching up to do up there.
- Greg and Marilyne Lafleche, on
January 13, 2026
Absolutely wonderful guy. Will be missed by all who knew him. Was always eager to lift the heavier stuff when fishing, despite his injuries he trudged on remaining the same kind person I met when I was 15. And he had a great laugh, too. My condolences to all of his siblings who were there for him. You inspired me with your never give up attitude. A true survivor. RIP Ray
- Roy Fitzgerald, on
January 13, 2026
Met him in 1976 in Sudbury before his accident then had the pleasure of running into him at Paroisse Assomption. Nice guy!! He carried an immense cross with so much grace. Sorry for your loss.
- Lyse Lapointe (Antoniazzi), on
January 15, 2026
Happy trails, Ray.
May my support warm your heart
- JOCELYNE TYMICH, on
January 18, 2026
Ray was an inspiration and friend to all that met him. Prayers to him and all his loved ones.
- Bev Thicke Wilson, on
January 18, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Deepest condolences to the Legault family, may he rest in peace.
- Helene and Don Studholme, on
January 19, 2026
To the Legault family, so very saddened to hear about Raymond's passing. I grew up in KL in the 70's. They were all such a warm and lovely family. Rest in peace Ray.
Sue(Pindor) & Ric Campbell
- Sue and Ric Campbell , on
January 28, 2026
My condolences to Raymond’s family on his passing. I knew Raymond in my late teens and into my twenties- he was a good friend, a good soul.
May my support warm your heart
- Patricia Dupras, on
February 17, 2026
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