Peacefully at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London on May 18, 2022 at 88 years of age. Survived by her loving children Tom and Cathy Raymond of London, Catherine Raymond of Coldwater, and Doug and Nancy Raymond of Toronto. Also survived by her adored grandchildren Chris, Heather, Cassie and Hannah. Predeceased by her husband Peter Raymond in 2018, and her parents A.D. (Douglas) MacWilliam (1981) and Olga MacWilliam (1988).
Sally-Lou was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Wingham, Ontario. She married Peter in 1956 and briefly lived in Toronto and London until they moved to Exeter where Peter established his law practice. Sally-Lou was active in the community throughout her life, volunteering her own time as well as with several service clubs including the Exeter Lioness Club. Never one to complain, she maintained her positive outlook through to her final days. She will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank Sally-Lou’s care providers over the past four years, including the staff and physicians at the Village of Glendale Crossing as well as at Exeter Villa.
As per Sally-Lou’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at Exeter Cemetery at a later date. Cremation & Celebrations, ARVA entrusted with arrangements.
Sally-Lou was a long-time supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) through involvement with their annual Daffodil Campaign. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to CCS or to the charity of your choice.
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Faye Skinner
My sincere condolences to Sally-Lou’s family.
Sally-Lou was a volunteer of mine at the Exeter Dining for Seniors program held at the Exeter Lion’s Youth Centre. She was a very dedicated and reliable volunteer. We had many chats and loads of laughs. She will be missed by her family and the community at large. May she rest in peace.
Faye Skinner
Ken and Kim Pinder
Doug, Catherine, Tom and families
We are very sorry to hear of Sally Lou’s passing. She will be missed by so many. Our families shared many memories on Albert Street growing up back in the day. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Cindy Fisher Bailey
So very sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I always enjoyed your Mom. A very friendly person, May she rest in peace
You are all in my thoughts
Mary MacGregor
To all the Raymond families,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom\grandmother’s passing. She was a great lady and had such a sense of humour.
We enjoyed our chats over the fence, as we shared a lot line for many years with your Mom and Dad. My brother from Alberta shared a story of meeting your parents in an elevator in Cuba. It’s a small world!
We enjoyed our chats at the Villa when she was a resident there as well.
Your Mom and Dad are together again. Thinking of you all at this time.
Latoya Simon
Words can’t expressed the joy Sally lou bring to Glendale. I looked forward to come in to see her million dollar smile she would light up a room. I will miss her everyday but I am glad for the memories, the smiles and the joy she bring in this world. Thank you so much to her family for let me be part of her life. Tom and Doug knew she was loved and cherished at Glendale.
From: Latoya PSW
Doug Hocking & Kate Monk
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. Sally Lou was such a friendly woman and we always enjoyed our chats, especially when Doug rented the upstairs apartment at the Pinders, across the street, and at the annual Conservation Dinner.
Indeed, our community is a better place for all the work done by Peter and Sally Lou.
Doug & Kate
Mary Moffatt
Doug, Tom, Catherine and Families,
I have great memories of your mom and her sense of humour, her kindness and generosity and her beautiful smile and laughter. We enjoyed many wonderful times with your parents. My condolences to all of you.
George & Helen Pratt
Tom, Kathryn & Doug
Our deepest sympathy at your Mom’s
passing . We had some great
times with her & your Dad in
Florida & also in Windsor. May she Rest in
Peace with Peter.
Liz Campbell
Doug, Tom and Catherine
So sorry to hear about your mom. So many memories, so much time spent at your place and fun times with your family. Our parents had so much fun and made a lot of memories.
May she Rest In Peace, thoughts and hugs to you all.
Sincerely Liz Campbell (Giffin)
Bob and Helen Coates
Doug, Catherine and Tom
We have lovely memories of a lady who made life fun for all with her hearty laugh and generosity. The world is a better place because she was here. She loved her family and Peter so much and I know you miss them both. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
George and Sue Wilson
Sally-Lou’s family, your Mom was a friendly lady with a big smile and hearty laugh. Sincere condolences to all. Cherish your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. George and Sue Wilson
Dianne Waun
Remembering happy times when Sally-Lou and Peter were my back deck neighbours at their Somertime Street home. Nice to think of them together again. Thinking of your family during these sad times.
Mike Veri
Doug, Catherine and Tom, thinking of you all in your time of loss. I have a lot of fond memories of your mom, growing up with all of you and time spent at your house. May she rest in peace and may you hold on to the cherished memories.
Mike
Julianne Varley
Tom, Catherine, Doug and families. I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Lots of fun memories growing up in Exeter with Sally Lou as a community volunteer in many capacities. I enjoyed my visits with her at the Villa. She loved and was so proud of you all. Take care.
Cindy Taylor
To the Raymond Families,
I had the pleasure of knowing your Mom by the Pineridge Chalet and then I had the honour of looking after her at the Exeter Villa. We shared a lot of laughs and times together there.
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Raymond family
Such a great lady doing a lot for the community of Exeter for many years!
RIP
Melonie Miller
To Sally’s kids …
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Your mom was such fun, had a smile for everyone and was so proud of her family. You will have many good memories
Barry & Melonie ( Veal) Miller
Liz Stephens
Doug ,Cathy,Tom & families my deepest sympathy on the passing of Sally Lou .John & I enjoyed sharing many Lions conventions ,dinners , parties & their visits to Myrtle Beach , with your parents over the years .May they RIP together now.
Dianne Weber22
Your Mom and Dad took my sister and me under their wing on our trip in 1991 to Mexico. It made our trip the best. Having worked in the BNS as my first employment straight out of high school they were two of my favorite customers. Always had a smile. I am sure you have many memories to keep them tucked in your hearts.
Paul & Mary Ellen Edwards
Sincere condolences on the loss of Sally Lou! We have great memories of times shared in Florida!
Paul & Mary Ellen Edwards
Ann Gray
So sorry to hear about your Mum Catherine Doug and Tom.
MaryJane Taylor
Doug, Catherine, Tom and families
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss of SallyLou
She was a fun and happy person to spend time with…
She has been a sorority sister of mine for over fifty years,
and we spent some fun times together…Thanks for the
Memories…She is with her Pettie again…💕
JIM&LYNDA HODGINS
So sorry to hear of Sally Lou’s passing. She was a great person and so much fun to be around. We had wonderful trips with Peter and Sally Lou and will never forget them both.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Sharon and Jim O’Toole
Our sympathy to Doug and Nancy, Catherine , Tom and Cathy and their families on the loss of their wonderful mom.
We were fortunate to spend nearly forty years as neighbours to Sally Lou and Peter and to benefit from their kindness and generosity , time and time again. We cherish memories of many great times and Sally Lou’s marvellous sense of humour and her joyous laughter.
May she Rest In Peace.
Wendi and John Schwindt
Sally Lou and Peter were such wonderful people…she was so very proud of her children and grands…you will miss her I know! They had a wonderful love and were amazing friends to the Exeter community.
Diane and Joe Darling
Tom, Catherine, Doug and families. My heart goes out to all of you. Sally Lou was such a special woman. We have so many wonderful memories of Sally Lou and Peter. Peter will be happy to have Sally Lou by his side again. They both have a special place in our hearts.
Robert & Tara Russell
To the Raymond Family
Our condolences to all of you. We have very fond memories of your parents and family from many times spent at the Mousseau farm and cabin get togethers. They lived life to the fullest….
Rob and Tara Russell
Jim Chapman
Tom, Catherine and Doug;
My sincere sympathy to you and your families. I have good memories of you and your Mom !
Life is a journey and she travelled it well !!
Fran Ritchie
You did so much in this town Sally Lou now rest in peace. P.S. Say Hi to Pete and Doug for me
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Our deepest sympathy to the Raymond family
Thinking of you at this time.
Cy & Eleanor
Jim and Verla Russell
To The Raymond Family:
Our sincere sympathy of Sally-Lou.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
June Moore
Doug, Catherine, Tom & Families
Sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom and Grandma. May her soul Rest In Peace.
Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
She was a special friend and is dearly missed today and always.
Fond Memories
June Moore & Families
Ann and Don Thompson
To the Raymond families:
Sally Lou was a great Lady. We enjoyed many good times ,with her and Peter, at their home and cottage.
Our sincere condolences.
Chris Moore
Doug, Catherine, Tom & Families
So saddened to hear of Sally-Lou’s passing….
“Sweet is the memory of distant friends, like the mellow rays of the departing sun.
It falls tenderly, yet sadly on the heart. “
Thinking of all of you with memories of days long gone. 🌻
Chris (Parsons) & Peter Moore
Elaine Ford and families
To the Raymond families. Condolence to Doug and the Raymond families . Sally Lou was a fun lady and will really be missed in the community. RIP dear Lady.
Kendra Craig
My condolences to the whole Raymond family. I really enjoyed my time with Sally Lou when she was at the Villa. We shared some great stories and laughs!
Gail Hagarty
Sally-Lou’s positive attitude was an inspiration. She was always “excellent”! Sally-Lou and Peter were wonderful neighbours on Lake Huron. We treasure the memories of our many times together….the bonfires, sunsets, Peter’s spaghetti dinners and Sally-Lou’s pies.
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Doug, Tom, Catherine and families
Paul and Gail Hagarty
John G.
To all the Raymonds I was saddened to hear your Moms passing. I have many great memories of the Lions parties and the pool and the laughter! Sally Lou was a great woman and she gave alot of her time to the community. She lived a good life and a long one too. Hugs from your old neighbor
Lois Ottewell
Tom, Catherine and Doug.,
It has been many years but I remember you well from our days at Exeter P.S. Your parents curled with us and I can still hear your mom’s laugh. I know you will all have wonderful memories and it’s those memories that bring comfort. Your mom will live on in your hearts.,
With deepest sympathy,
Lois Ottewell, Goderich, Ont.
Mike And JoAnne Pickering
Sending our condolences to the Raymond family. SallyLou was a wonderful lady always had a smile for you. I am sure she will be missed. I am sure so many wonderful memories will keep with you at this sad time! Mike and JoAnne Pickering (Inch)
DougJamieson
Many fond memories of the Raymond family during the 20 years we lived in Exeter initially as Peter’s client, then as members of the Lions and Lioness clubs and curling club. Always a fun time together.
Sherrie Broderick
Always such a bright light in a room. Joy on her face when she sees you again. Sally Lou will be missed by so many. My condolences for your loss and ours.
When my sister, June, went to the Exeter Villa in 2020, she was happy to have Sally Lou, her long time friend with her.
Phyllis and Doug Johnson
We have lost a dear friend ! So many wonderful memories of Sally Lou and Peter. So many fun times, travelling or at home.
Sally Lou will be remembered as a gracious person, always offering to help, always taking time to listen, always caring, and always
positive. . A very special person indeed.
To all the family, our sincere condolences.
Mike Higgins
Doug Catherine and Tom.
You’re mom was a very special person! A really good friend of my mom and all of our family. She will be missed by all. Keep strong, and keep making your Mom and Dad proud! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Mike
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathies to Sally Lou’s family. She was a wonderful lady to know! I remember her delivering mints to the Credit Union and chatting. She was a great Lioness and friend. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead!
Marilyn & Rick Vandenbussche
Tom and Cathy, our condolences to you and your family on your mom’s passing. Thinking of you.
Brad & Anne Mousseau
To all Sally-Lou’s loved ones, deepest sympathy in your loss of a grand lady! May all your fun memories warm your hearts & give you strength in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Brad & Anne
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy to all the Raymond family.
Mike Higgins
Doug, Catherine and Tom, I have many fond memories of your mom. She was a great friend to my mom for many years. She will now be back with your dad, her soulmate! Thinking of all of you in this difficult time. Mike
Glenn and Joan Kells
We are so sorry to hear of Sally-Lou’s passing. We have so many fond memories of Peter and Sally-Lou at their home and cottage and their trip to visit us in Phoenix. Peter loved to search the big grocery stores and cook us lovely meals. Our sympathy to Tom, Catherine and Doug and their families.
Angela & Kim McLean
Our loss is heaven’s gain. Go in peace Sally-Lou and thank you for all the good you have done on this earth. We are so thankful to have shared some of your precious time here. Thanks for the memories. We will treasure them
With fond remembrance, Angela and Kim McLean
Linda Marsden
To the Raymond families:
SallyLou was such a grand lady. She always enjoyed a good party! One of the best Lioness, I enjoyed her as a mentor and a friend. She will be missed.