Obituary of Raymond "Ray" Picard
Picard, Raymond "Ray"
Ray passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 suddenly in Chatham at the age of 63.
Ray was born in Valleyfield, Quebec and was the son of Carmelle Picard of Chatham and the late Lionel Picard. (1984).
Dear brother of Christianne Payne (the late Francis Payne) of Wallaceburg and Lise Picard of Campbell River, B.C.
Predeceased by Francine, Rejeanne, Jean-Pierre and Johanne.
Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews.
Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The Funeral Service will take place at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Friday, September 29, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.
Donations in memory of Ray to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, ON, 519-351-2040
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