Raymond Douglas SMITH

SMITH, Raymond Douglas SMITH, Raymond Douglas - 80, Halifax, much loved husband, father and "Boppy", passed away on February 6, 2008, in the VG Site, QEII. Born and raised in Halifax, Ray was a son of the late Frederick and Annie (MacDonald) Smith. Ray was a 57 year member of St. John's Lodge No. 2, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, a charter member of the Spryfield Lions' Club, a long-time member of United Commercial Travelers and a member in "good-sitting" of the Clayton Park "Liar's Club". Throughout his life Ray was an avid sportsman and played hockey, baseball and football at QEHS and later coached minor hockey and baseball in Fredericton and Riverview, N.B. Ray is survived by his daughter, Patricia (Jim Gilbert), Georgetown, Ont.; sons, Michael (Thérèse LeBlanc), Halifax; Timothy (Susan), Australia; grandchildren, Corey, Nicolas, Erin and Melanie, as well as brother, Robert (Alice); sisters, Gretta (Grant) Morash, Lynn Squires; sister-in-law, Doris Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and soul mate of 56 years, Louise, in October 2007; and by his brother, Fred. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive condolences on February 9 from 1-4 p.m. in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. There will be a private burial in the family plot at Fairview Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the 7A Palliative Care Unit for their exemplary care, compassion and support over the past three months. E-mail condolences to: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca