Raymond John Willard, - Obituaries | Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative

Raymond John Willard,

RAYMOND JOHN WILLARD,

2021

With sorrow we announce the passing of Raymond Willard on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Kirkland & District Hospital at the age of 93 years, being the last surviving WWII hero. Raymond is predeceased by his parents; William & Nora Willard, his siblings; Fred, Clarence, Arnold, David, Allan Willard and Nora Jackson. He is also predeceased by his son in law Gordon Chliszczyk, his brother in laws; Jim Thomas, Henry Proteau and Wilfred Roux as well as his sister in laws; Beatrice Willard, Isabelle Willard and Estelle Willard. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen of 68 years, his 4 children; Carol Chliszczyk, Nora Ferguson, Beverly (Gaston) Dupuis and John (Julie) Willard. He is also survived by his siblings; Gordon Willard, Kenneth Willard, Reta Proteau, Shirley (Gordon) Wilson, and Olive Thomas as well as his sister in laws; Colleen Willard, Vivianne Willard, Jan Willard and Theresa Willard. Raymond will lovingly be remembered by his 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Disposition:
CremationVisitation:
FRENCH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, ON
Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.Funeral Service:
FRENCH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, ON
Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.Donations:
Timiskaming Hospice Palliative Care
c/o Kirkland & District Hospital
309-145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4Offer Condolence for the family of Raymond John Willard

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We extend our sincere sympathy to the Willard Family. Sending our thoughts and prayers your way!

Bruce and Lavern Stratford, March 1, 2021

Carol….I’m so sorry for your loss…thinking of you at this difficult time

Susan Hartling, March 1, 2021

My most sincere condolences to all the family..shared many stories of the past with Mr Willard..RIP..

Betty ann Cyr, March 1, 2021

Mrs Willard and family. I am sorry to hear of Mr Willards passing. He will surely be missed. I am sure that you have many great memories to console you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Cathy LeClerc, March 1, 2021

Dear Carol. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and to your family. He was a wonderful and caring gentleman and will be remembered by all who knew him.

Adrien & Stella, March 1, 2021

The Willard family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of a Husband, father, grandfather and brother. Raymond was such a card and enjoyed joking and laughing with him. He will be missed.

Doreen Warren, March 1, 2021

Condolences to Mrs Willard, Carol, Nora, Bev and John. I remember your Dad as always smiling, he and your Mom always had time to stop and say hello whenever we met in passing. My heart goes out to you all at this sad time.

Cathy Gray, March 1, 2021

i must have buggered up .. I’try twice.. I love my Uncle Ray & He has always known it.. & I know He loves Me! ! XOXO ….The Circle be unbroken..Bye & Bye Lord..Bye & bye! All my Love to MY FAMILY!! & My Beautiful Aunt Kat

Alison, March 1, 2021

My dearest Uncle Ray.. wish I would have got there sooner!! I know you Luv me .. & I know .. Yu know I Love You.. always!! The Circle shall Be UnBroken XOXO Bye And Bye Lord .. bye & bye!!!:)

Alison, March 1, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the family.

Corinne St. Jarre, March 1, 2021

My condolences to your family on Rays passing, I remember him as the first foreman I had starting out.

Cameron john, March 1, 2021

Ray you will always be remembered by all of the community for all the time you shared with everyone and all the hearts you have touched through your travels . May you Rest In Peace and our condolences to your family.

Ken Nicholls, March 1, 2021

To one wonderful person whom we will all miss and cherished. Our condolences to the family and Ray may you rest in peace.

Kathy Marshall, March 1, 2021

Chad and Family, Thoughts and prayers go out to your family on the loss of a wonderful man and great neighbor..

Sabrina (Girbig) Desarmeau, March 1, 2021

Rest in peace Mr Willard. Our deepest condolences to the family. Our community will fondly remember him.

Mark & Sylvia Fenton, March 1, 2021

So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, he will be really missed. Thinking of you all.

Sharon and Pete Girbig., March 1, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss.

Carol merhar, March 1, 2021

To the Willard family we offer sincere condolences on Ray’s passing. He will be missed!

Dave and Betty Oehring, March 1, 2021

So sorry to hear of Rays passing. He was a well respected member of Legion Branch 384’s and our last surviving WWII veteran. Condolences to the Willard family.

Matt and Willie Reimer, March 1, 2021

Dear Carol…..so sorry to hear the passing of your Dad….may you find comfort and solace in the days ahead. Thinking of you during this sad time.

Lila Charette, March 1, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Family and Friends of Mr. Willard. Ray was a fine well respected gentleman, He will be missed. The Culhane Family.

Bonita Culhane, March 1, 2021

It is with the most sincere thoughts of Ray’ s passing . A dedicated volunteer and one of the original V-town Legion founders. You are missed already. To the family we will remember him.

Merdy and Billie-Jean, March 1, 2021

We are offering our deepest condolences to the family on the lost of M. Willard

René Ginette Guilbeault, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts go out to all

Aime and Debbie Morrissette, March 1, 2021

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