Raymond Edward Richard

Ray passed away peacefully and surrounded by love after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Sakura House in his 92nd year. Ray is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Yvette (nee Melenson), with whom he shared almost 70 years. Loving father of Marc Richard, Lise Cole (Brad), Lynne Richard (Keith). Proud Grandpapa of Rene (Jenn), Nicole and Ryane (Jo). Ray will be fondly remembered by his large family, including his brothers Cam Arsenault, Ed Arsenault, Robert Arsenault (Susan) and Al Richard and his sisters Celina Cormier, Eileen Lane (Peter), Jeanette Greener (Ray) and Joanne Gardner (Ronnie). His is predeceased by his parents, Edna and Wilfred Richard and by his sister, Gloria McLaughlin.

Ray and Yvette operated the Buns Master Bakery (Ray was affectionately known as “Mr. Bun”) in Woodstock for many years, prior to retirement, but family was always at the centre of Ray's world. He was dearly loved and he will be greatly missed.

Friends will be received at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home on Saturday morning, May 3, 2025 from 10-10:45am, then to Holy Trinity Parish for funeral Mass at 11am. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to VON-Sakura House, and will be greatly appreciated by the family.