At LHSC – University Hospital, London, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in his 87th year. Beloved husband and sweetheart of Marina (Bowden) Jaques for 58 (almost 59) years. Dear father of Steve and Joanne Jaques of Usborne Township, and Sue and Mike Lindsay of RR 7 St. Marys. Dear grandfather of Travis and Rachel, Ashlyn and Mike; Eric and Anj; and Evan. Dear brother-in-law of Donna Paynter of Toronto, Maxine Allison of London, and Margaret Reid of Ilderton. Ray will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, friends, and the community. Predeceased by his sister Erlma Keller and her husband Milt.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday 4-7 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 24th at 1 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Zion Cemetery.
Donations to Zion West United Church, or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Mary Lynn Pryde
Sue
Thoughts are with you and your family
The Essery Family
Dear Marina, Steve and Joanne, Mike and Sue, and families,
We are deeply saddened by Ray’s passing, and want you to know that you are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Ray was a wonderful gentle and caring man, and it was always a pleasure to see him. He always had a bright smile, warm hug, and lovely sense of humour. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and his many friends in the community. Our hugs to all of you.
David Smith
Steve, Joanne and family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you over the loss of your dad. Sorry we were away and missed seeing you all at the wake.
Sincerely David and Michelle Smith
Ruth Insley & Karen Insley Windsor and family
Dear Marina and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. He was a certainly a kind ,caring man. You have our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Pam and Bernie Benoit
To the Jacques and Lindsay Families
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Ray……a kind and gentleman who will be greatly missed by your family and community members. Thinking of you all.
Pam and Bernie Benoit and Family
Mike and Vicki Ducharme
Dear Steve,Joanne and Family: So Very sorry to hear of your loss! We are thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Keep all your memories close. Hugs to all.. xoxo
Mike and Vicki Ducharme and Family
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Each of you will have many happy memories at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill, Audrey and Larry Rowe
Andrea Winter
Marina and family
I was surprised to hear about Ray this week. He was a very kind neighbour and church member and great person to have a visit with. It was nice to see you randomly when you stopped by for eggs at mom and dad’s and I happened to be there. My thoughts are with you this weekend.
Brenda Miller-Sanford
Dear Marina, Steve, Sue and family.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know it is a sad and difficult time for your families. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Brenda Miller-Sanford
Barry and Brenna Vincent
To Steve, Joanne and the Jaques family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this time and our deepest condolences to the entire family,
Wendy Meidinger
Marina & families: My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I was blessed with the best neighbour’s on Huron Street West in Exeter. Hugs to you Marina.
Donna Webster
Dear Marina & family:
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time.
Hugs,
Donna
Earl &Laura Thomson
Marina, Steve, Susan and families. Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott and Arlene Thomson and family
So sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. Ray was a the nicest family man we knew.
Joyce Black
Marina and family – Sincere sympathy in the loss of Ray to you and the family. He always had a smile no matter where we met and a little chat. Thinking of everyone at this sad time and take care of each other.
George and Sue Wilson
Marina, Steve and Joanne, Sue and Mike and families, We are very saddened on Ray’s passing.He was a kind, quiet gentleman. You are good neighbours. I just waved to him the other day. Cherish your wonderful memories.May you find peace and comfort.
Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family
Sherrie Broderick
Dear Marina, Steve, Joanne and Family
My deepest condolences for your loss. I shall miss seeing Ray at the mailbox and the sound of our competing lawnmowers. May your memories add relief to the sadness you feel at this time.
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Marina and all the Jaques family
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. Our heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Claire and Winona.
Al & Vickie Harvey
Marina and family, Sorry for your loss.
Ray was a ray of smiles and happy greetings.
He will be missed in the neibourhood
Al and Vickie Harvey
Anne St Neighbor and Friends
Paul and Sue Robinson
Steve and Joanne, Susan and Mike and families. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson
Catherine McCormick (Klahre)
Marina and family, So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing . The smile is what I will remember the most. He became a “father ” figure to Martha and I after our dad passed away. He will be missed by many people The Jaques family were wonderful neighbours Take care and remember the good times
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family.
Dear Steve, Joanne & the Jaques Family,
Our condolences to you on the passing of your father. May he rest easy in the arms of His Lord.
Paul & Beth Anstett and Family
Nancy Price
Dear Marina, Steven, Susan and your families
My heart is heavy this morning, as Brenda has informed me that Ray has died.
As far back as I can remember, Ray and your family where a constant presence in the family farm life we all shared, but more important to me, are the memories I have of Ray attending our country church at Zion. He was so dedicated and so supportive of all things connected to Zion.
Ray was such a great neighbor and steadfast friend of Mom and Dad. So many steps in life you all took together.
He was just a wonderful man. So full of kindness and niceness to all of us, and I am feeling sad today because just like Dad, that kind of man has left us, but I am also feeling grateful to have know him for as long as I have.
He will be missed.
My heartfelt sympathy to you Marina.
I will be praying and thinking of you all.
Love,
Nancy Price(Hern)
Bill & Wanda Feeney
Marina: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Bill & Wanda Feeney
The Parsons
Steve, Joanne, Travis and Ashlyn
Our sincere sympathy to you and your entire family on the loss of your dad and Grandpa. Cherish your many special memories – they will help you through the difficult times ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg, Carrie, Blair & Cassie
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Marina, Steve,Susan and families.
I was very saddened to hear of Ray’s passing.I have many memories of Ray from the Zion West community. I always knew Ray to have a smile on his face and a song in his heart! (Every Sunday in the choir). May you find comfort in the memories you have of Ray. May he be your “Ray” of sunshine through this storm! All my love, Lynne (Hern) Haughton and family.
Marie & Garry Kechnie
Jaques Family – We are thinking of you and your loss but know that Ray is now free of pain and in a happy place.
Judy and Jim ulch
Sue and families. I am so sorry to hear your father and grandfather passed away. My thought are with you
Peggy Wilkinson
Marina & Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing , he was a great man and will be missed by all , Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time….
Joanne & Peggy Wilkinson
marilyn waldeck
Steve Joanne and Family-Deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad . Prayers are with all your family at this time and the love within you will lessen the saddness and give you strength . Good memories of times past make the path a bit easier. God Bless.
Michelle Sereda
So very sorry to hear of this passing of a wonderful man. Please hug your family and reminisce, laugh, cry because in doing this you will celebrate his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. Michelle And Perry
Carol Coleman
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Thinking of you and your family. Gentle hugs and warm thoughts.
Carol Coleman
Phil & Linda Regier
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loving Father-in-law. Our thoughts are with you!
CINDY FISHER BAILEY
Steve and Joanne and family
So sorry to hear this. May your great memories warm your heart and help you thru this difficult time
You are in our heart, thoughts and prayers
Tom Bailey and Cindy Fisher Bailey
Donna Perry
Marina and family sorry to hear of your loss. Ray will be missed by many. You will have many wonderful memories to help you through the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy. Donna Perry
Kirk Blackler
Marina and family
Thinking of the whole family at this time.
My condolences
Elaine Ford
So sorry to learn of the passing of your father Joanne. My sympathy to you and family, HUGS.
John & Arlene Berendsen
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS…THINKING OF ALL OF YOU….JOHN BERENDSEN
Pam Allen
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad Steve. Thinking if you and your family threw this difficult time.
Steve and Deb Overholt
Dear Steve, Joanne and family…..thinking of you all at this time…..hold onto each and every good memory you have of your loved one…hugs to all of you xo
Steve and Deb
Dennis & ine
Dear Marina, Steve and Joanne, Sue and Mike, and grandchildren,
Ray will always be remembered as a kind and caring person and a special uncle as Erlma’s only sibling. We know you’ll have many wonderful memories and wish you strength to carry your loss.
Dennis, Ine, Christine & Brandon, Denise
Steve & Joanne Thomson
Steve, Joanne Travis, Ashlyn and the Jaques Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. May your wonderful memories sustain you at this very sad time. Praying for you all.
Bob & Doris Osgood
Dear Marina , Steve & Joanne, Sue & Mike, Travis & Rachel, Ashlyn & Mike, Eric & Anj & Evan.
Our deepest sympathy during this time of sadness. We look forward to one day seeing Ray again in our heavenly home. There are so many wonderful memories of our families visiting together and it was always a joy seeing Marina and Ray out and about.
Hugs and Prayers
Bob & Doris (Stephen) Osgood
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Marina, Steve & Joanne, Sue & Mike and families,
Ray was always such a quiet, dignified and “gentle-man”, and we were lucky to have him as our neighbour for so many years. He was always there to help at Zion West Church no matter what was happening, and he was just such a well respected and loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa that thought the world of his family. All those who knew and loved Ray will mourn his loss, but he will never be forgotten. Our family extends our loving thoughts and sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
Sheila Clarke
Remembering Uncle Ray for the kind, gentle, fun loving person I remember all through my childhood till the present.
Marina my thoughts are with you and the whole family at this very sad time.
Sheila ( Keller ) Clarke
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Marina, Steve & Joanne, Sue & Mike and families;
Please accept our deepest sympathy, but saying that seems so little to say at a time like this. We will miss Ray dearly. He was a kind, quiet, gentle person who liked to listen, to joke, to tease and to chat with everyone. That smile always appeared on his face, no matter what was going on. He was interested in our families, our lives, the work of the church and community. Ray was a hard worker in his earlier years and he established a good tradition for his family to copy. He enjoyed his Sunday “after church” MacDonald’s coffee and gossip sessions, as well as many other social times in Exeter. We never heard Ray complain. That was just the type of person he was. For many years he took my mother and mother-in-law to church and has continued taking my mother-in-law to church up until two weeks ago. We have appreciated that so much. Marina and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Ver a armstrong
Marina, Thinking of you at this time of loss, may all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time, V e ra
lana wright
My first memory of Ray is still the same today as it was so many years ago…he was the nicest, ‘gentle’ man I knew.
Tony and Carole Damen and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Joanne Bengough
So very sorry for you all, our deepest condolences, remembering you in our prayers.
Joe, Joanne Bengough and family
Ross ans Marilyn Robinson
Marina and family
Sorry to hear the passing of Ray. You have are deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Marina and family so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing our deepest sympathies! Keeping your great memories close to help you though this sad time.