It is with great sadness that the family and friends announce the passing of Raymond Joseph Smith of Maple Ridge on June 30, 2022. He was in his 73rd year. Ray worked for most of his life as a longshoreman. He was a kind and generous soul who treated his friends like family.
Ray was the beloved partner of Karen Kelsall. He was a loving father to Jeremy (Stacey) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Chantelle Smith, and stepfather to Bryan Hunt, Krystine Kelsall, and Brittany Kelsall. He especially cherished his time with his grandchildren. Ray will be mourned by his sister, Carlin (Maurice) Hayden. He joins his brother Jim on an extended trip to the lake.
A small celebration of life will be held when the family is able. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Royal Canadian Legion in his honour.
January 6th, 2025
Dad. I MISS YOU, Every Single Day...
It Hurt's So Much Knowing You're Gone... I Wish You Could See How Much My Son Skyler Is Flourishing.
♡♡♡ "WANTED TO CALL YOU TODAY TO SAY I LOVE YOU, BUT YOUR OLDtL NUMBER IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE... I TRIED THE OPERATER;
SHE SAID "SORRY, I HAVE NO NUMBER FOR YOU!!! I TRIED TO GO TO YOUR HOUSE, BUT YOU DON'T LIVE THERE ANY MORE. THE POST OFFICE HAS NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. I GUESS HEAVEN IS JUST TOO FAR AWAY!" ♡♡♡
" ♡I LOVE YOU, I MISS YOU, I NEED YOU, YOU'RE FOREVER IN MY HEART, ALWAYS ♡ "
I Regret The Year's & All The Time That I Could've Spent With You, But was fighting my.own battles. I'm sorry. I'd do anything to spend another day with you... to hug you & "Tell You Just How SPECAIL You Are To Me & That I LOVE YOU!!! ♡♡♡ "
July 13th, 2022
I met Ray when I was around 6 or 7 and first memories where his laugh. He made others around him laugh. He liked to help others and would go out of his way to do so. May he rest in peace and his memories shared forever.
Jen Forsyth
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