• Ray Branton

    August 15, 2023

  • It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ray Branton on Aug 14, 2023, at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Caleb, his son Mark, his granddaughter Charlee-Rae, son-in-law Frank, his brother Eldridge, sisters Viola and Irene, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Alma and Silas.

    Leaving to mourn with loving memories, his wife, of nearly 61 years, Grace, children Toni, Neil (Juanita), Darrel (Mary), Perry (Frances), Bryan (Tina), Warren (Rhoda), and Monique (Ross), 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

    Sister Florence, brothers Doug, Les, Eric, Harvey, and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.

    Cremation will take place. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, from  12.00 – 2:00 with funeral service immediately following at Faith United Church in Thornlea.

    “Those we love can never be more than a thought away. They live in our hearts forever.”

  • 9 comments

    Derek Branton

    15 Aug 2023

    My condolences to.the family i always made it a part of my trips home from Alberta to visit Grace and Ray to chat and have a coffee He will be sadly missed

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    Rose Branton

    15 Aug 2023

    Grace and family, So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, my deepest condolences to you and all the family.

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    Rosena(Norman)Barron and family

    15 Aug 2023

    Grace and family,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.I have many fond memories of Ray.I am positive that the Bellevue Depot, boys welcomed him to heaven yesterday.They are all sat around now ,having a coffee and a chat.Ray will always be with you in your hearts and memories.

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    Barbara Thorne

    15 Aug 2023

    Condolences to Grace and all the Branton Familt

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    Jonathan Branton and Hannah Delaney

    15 Aug 2023

    Me and Hannah are so sorry to hear of rays passing he well surely be missed now together with pop Branton and pop Newhook

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    Andrea Pinsent

    16 Aug 2023

    Sending deepest condolences to Grace and family

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    LILY THORNE

    16 Aug 2023

    May god take care you and your family on this sad day ray rest in peace my frend

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    Dawn Attwood Boulanger

    16 Aug 2023

    I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s death. I so enjoyed visiting with him on my trips to NL. I wish it had been more often. Love you cousin Grace..

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    Rev. John and Muriel Davis

    17 Aug 2023

    Grace and Family, So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We have fond memories of you and Ray during our time on the Norman’s Cove Pastoral Charge. May God’s presence be with you during this very difficult time. Blessings Rev. John and Muriel

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