We would like to send our sincere condolences to your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
The Jakeman Family
XO

Dear Isabelle:
We extend our sincere condolences to you and the family,. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories you created over your many years together. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you in the coming days,
Warmest regards
Betty and Bob Allen,

Gods Blessings at this time for you and your family Isabelle. What else can be said at a time like this. Love Ruth and Cy He will be missed.

My sincerest condolences to George, Fiona and family for your loss. Your dad will be greatly missed.
-The Beechings

Dear Isabelle: Fiona and George
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ray; always enjoyed meeting at Fair times.
Roy n Edna Wright.

Isabelle,
My sincere condolences to you and the family. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing that Ray is now at peace and no longer suffering .
My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the coming days.
Kathleen Edgerton

Dear Isabelle,
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

Our sincerest sympathies to Isabelle and the family. May your fond memories of Ray bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,

Dr. Yehiel and Maria Meghory

Dear Isabelle,

My deepest of sympathies. I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. My memories of Ray will always be a smiling happy man and his beautiful circus at the fair. May in time you find comfort in your memories.

Ginette

Isabelle and family, my deepest condolences in your loss.

Dear Isabelle, Fiona, George and Dorothy with deepest love and sympathy
Noreen

On behalf of our whole family. Doug Karen Lynn Shirley, we are so sorry for you loss. Our nabour for over 40 years, and Ray always had time to chat
He will not be forgotten.

Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing
Please accept my sincere sympathies
Peter Stewart

Isabelle, Fiona and George from a fellow Model Railroader and MMR I have know you all since the 1970’s and will miss seeing Ray and yourself at the train shows with your Circus module.
Please accept my condolences at this time and have you all in my prayers and thoughts.
John

Our thoughts are with you all. He was a quiet but great man.

What a wonderful legacy of community service Ray has left us. Deepest sympathy to you, Isabelle and your family.

Isabelle and family.
My sincere condolences on the passing of Ray.

Isabelle, our sincere condolences. The Morrison’s

Isabelle and family
Our Deepest Sympathy. May cherished memories make the days ahead a little easier.

Cheryl (Camplin) and Larry Soper

My sincere condolences to you and your family Isabelle. I know you will treasure all the happy times you had and may they comfort you in the many days ahead.

Isabelle and family
Our sincere condolences go out to you and the family at this difficult time.
May you all find comfort in fond memories that will be with you forever.
He was a great man.

Dear Isabelle, so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, my sincere condolences. May your memories be a comfort in the future. Carol Price

Isabelle, Fiona, George and families. I will greatly miss Ray. He was l like a big brother to me. We did all our lodge degrees together and attended lodge together. My whole family were and are grateful that we had Ray in our lives. He was always there to offer advice and support. We are all very upset at losing such a wonderful man; but must remember that he had a wonderful life. Even knowing that it will be hard for us all . We all know that he is in a better place and will be looking after us all. Bolton has lost one of it’s most loyal supporters but has been much the better to have had Ray serving in his many community endeavors. Miss you already Ray.

So sorry Isabel, for your loss at this sad time. For me Ray always projected a quiet warmth and a gentle strength that will be missed. “…and so Heaven becomes an evermore precious place”.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie and Tom Brown

Isabelle, I am very sad to hear about Ray and I know that he will be dearly missed by you and everyone who knew him. I always enjoyed the little times that we got to spend together and I know how much Ray meant to Ray Strong. A good man with a life well lived. My condolences

Dear Isabelle and Family,

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Isabelle, Fiona and George,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With Deepest Sympathy
Nora and Oscar

Dear Isabelle and Family

So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing
The Fair will just not be the same without Ray being just inside the door of the President’s Building proudly standing behind and quietly showing off his display.
May he Rest In Peace.

To Isabelle, Fiona and George,
As neighbours and close friends , as far back as we can remember, we are very sorry to hear about that last train leaving the station, and we know that many people will miss Ray at many shows around Ontario and parts of the U.S. As part of Team Bottoms, Ray often volunteered whenever there was a need and he always had the Town’s best interests in mind.
When Ray volunteered for the Bolton Ambulance in 1969, he helped the service grow with the town. I always enjoyed working with Ray on many shifts during his over 20 year career. Once, one of our volunteer ambulance attendants , Bill Newlove, died of a heart attack, a few minutes after delivering a patient to Headwaters Hospital. Ray created a large beautiful plaque in memory of Bill, and also all the names of the many people who served with the Bolton Volunteer Ambulance service before it was taken over by the Region. That’s the kind of guy Ray was and you could always count on him. We will miss him greatly and so will the Town of Caledon. We send our sympathies to Isabelle and her family.
Ken and Christina Graham

He will be missed Isabelle but he is at peace now.

A tremendous loss to the Bolton community. Ray was such a sincere volunteer with the Albion Bolton Historical Society. He will be sorely missed by all.

Dear Isabelle and Family:
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. He will be missed. He was such a part of this community in many ways. I am sure that your many happy memories will sustain you in time.

Take care.
Donna & Chuck Davies

To Isabelle, Fiona and George, so sorry for your loss. Sending love and support during this difficult time. Xoxo

Sorry for your loss isabel fiona and george such a wonderful man

Losing the one you love is so hard. Our deepest sympathies from Diane and Lou Jordan and family.

We are so sorry to hear about Rays passing. Our sincere condolences to all of Rays family.

Dear Isabelle, Fiona & George
Our sincere condolences to you during this difficult time.
Our fond memory of Raymond was his love of his trains and how he loved
to show off his collection. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & we know he will be deeply
missed.
Warm Regards
Love
Betty Ann & Howie

Fiona, Isabelle and George
My sincere condolences.
From the first time I met Ray, almost 40 years ago, to the last time I talked with him at the fair, the 2 things that still stand out are his smile and his laugh. Always gracious, and never afraid to just talk. I feel very fortunate to have been able to continue to just talk with him for so many years. Even if it was about wresting when we first met 🙂

Thinking of you all
Glenn

Isabelle & Family
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your beloved husband and father Ray
May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days
Rest In Peace Ray

Isabelle and family;
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Jeanette

Isabelle and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about Ray’s passing.

I had the pleasure of sitting beside Ray at the 2018 Bolton Public School Reunion. He and I enjoyed talking about the good old days around Bolton. Ray was always a good conversationalist and a gentleman. He will be missed.

Deepest Sympathy,
Paul Byrnes

Please accept our sincere condolences on Ray’s passing. We will miss his interesting stories about his career and his life.

Dear Isabelle – to you and your family we send our condolences. Ray was quite a man and did so much in his life and so much for our community. He will be missed.

Dear Isabelle and family, I was so saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. May your memories help sustain you now and always. Ray gave many people, children in particular, joy, delighting in his carnival all those years at the Fair. He will be missed.
Marie Vanderdoelen

Isabelle and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. A long time, well known fixture in Bolton. He will be missed . RIP Ray.
Connie Vanstone

Karen & I would like to add our condolences in the loss of Ray, we met about 45 years ago in the trucking industry, served on jury duty together & for a while fellow model railroaders. Ray was a great friend & I will miss meeting up at the school reunion to talk old times. Rest in peace Ray.

Isabelle and family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. He will be truly missed in the community. May your many memories be a comfort to you.

Isabelle and family
So sorry for your loss. We will miss our chats in the backyard with Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

Isabelle, Fiona, George and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We will always remember his smile and his stories of town and it’s people, his friends. He will be missed.

Isabelle and Family our sincere condolences on Ray’s passing. He will be missed by all who new him.

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ray . Deepest Sympathy Lena Reid and family

So sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing. May all your wonderful memories of the good times you had with him help you through this very difficult time. My condolences to you and all your family.

We are thinking of you and your family Tam and George! Sending you virtual hugs and our deepest sympathy
– Jennifer, Anthony, Cantrin and Lindsey

Isabelle
Truly sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Have known Ray since good old Brampton District High School days and for many years as a fellow Mason.
He was a really great guy and will truly missed.
Bob Presant

Isabelle, Fiona George and family
So sorry for your loss, Ray was such a nice man with a quiet smile.
He will be missed in Bolton for sure.
No more suffering, Take care, Marg

Dear Isabelle & Family

Sorry for your Loss, my sincere condolence to you & your Family. Cherish his many memories.

Sincerely
Beth Moffatt Creighton

Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing.
My earliest memories of Ray was when he worked at Bolton Dairy next door to me.
Always smiling.

Rick Pilson

Dear Isabelle and family

So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was such a kind and gentle soul. My sincere condolences to you and your family. He will be missed.

Andrena Jackson

Dear Isabelle and family…my deepest condolences on the passing of Ray. He will be missed by all who knew him. A true gentleman, through and through.

Dear Isabelle, Fiona and George

We are so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May all the memories that you have and share with others bring a smile to your face.
Sending virtual hugs
xoxo

Sincerely,

Dwayne & Sheri Killam

Our deepest condolences to you Isbell & Family

Isabelle & Family
Sending our sincere condolences to you and all your family at this sad time
on your loss of Ray.
Denny & Margaret Leavens

Our sincere condolences Isabelle from my wife Linda and I. Ray was not only a friend but also my brother as he also helped me in my Masonic journey. I will truly miss him.

Isabelle, Fiona and George
Please accept our condolences on Ray’s passing. May he rest in peace. We have enjoyed many a visit , glad he found comfort in rediscovering his family roots. As others have mentioned we enjoyed his precious carnival display at the fair.
It shall be an empty corner in the homecraft building and in our hearts. He loved his community and we intern loved him. You are always welcome for a visit, I can not vocalize enough how important a couple you have been in our lives,glad you shared with us. Call anytime if you need anything.

Isabelle and family
Thinking of you during this difficult time and extending our heartfelt condolences.
Barry & Nancy Barton

Our condolences and prayers are with rays family

Dear Isabelle and family
My sincere condolences to you and all of the family on Ray’s passing.
Ray was a wonderful and generous person and it was a pleasure to meet with him and chat about about the community and the services where he could participate.
He was a community builder and friend to all. He always found ways to be involved.
Ray will missed by so many of us.
Sincere condolences from myself and my family.
Carol Seglins

Dear Isabelle and Family. So sorry to hear about the passing of Raymond. He was such a big and important part of Bolton for so Many years.
Glad there are so many wonderful memories from family and friends.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
Carl and Linda (Edge) Tiveron

Isabelle and family, we are very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. We always loved seeing his displays, he was wonderfully creative. He was a genuinely remarkable man and very dedicated to the Bolton community. May all the memories you created together sustain you and bring you comfort.

To Isabelle, Fiona and George,

Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Ray.
Ray was a special man. He thought of others first and his passion for helping and supporting was overwhelming.
I first met Ray when I volunteered at the Bolton Ambulance Service many years ago. Ray was still assisting and encouraging new cadets to gain the skills necessary for the job but more importantly to provide compassion when incidents required it.
Many times I saw him at the Bolton Fair along with Isabelle helping out at the gates or judging or displaying his circus models. My kids loved seeing the flee circus and the story he told them to look real hard and they would see them.
Our paths crossed again as a member of True Blue Lodge. He was a pillar of our lodge, at the same time humble in his station of life.
As I drove past the house, many times I would see him walking or working in his yard and I would beep my horn to acknowledge I saw him.
He always gave a big wave and smile, making me smile back.

He will be missed by all who he touched and we will cherish his memory in our hearts …

David Syme and family.

Isabelle and family, Brenda and I are sorry to learn that Ray passed. You and Ray made us feel so welcome at the 1997 Circus Model Builders convention by asking us to have lunch with you. Later the many years we displayed with you and Ray at the Paris, Ontario show, are memories we will never forget.

Love,

Brenda and Pat

Isabelle and family,
So sorry for your loss. Ray was such a great man. You will always have great memories.
Herb and Lynn Fuller

To isabelle Fiona and George, we were deeply sadden on hearing of Ray’s passing. Ray’s passing brings one to think of so many memories from the years ofour two families getting together at each other homes, camping at primrose park. I will always remember the day that I found Mr and Mrs Bottoms in a parking lot just out side Port Huron Mi when they were heading out on a trip. I was in another parking lot in the truck. I can still picture Ray driving over and climbing up to look inside my truck. I only wish to this day that was going the same way just to give Ray a ride. R.I.P. Ray

Isabelle and family,

I was saddened to hear the news of Ray’s passing. I will always remember his smiling face at the fall fair showcasing his antique fair set.
Sending my condolences during this difficult time.

Shirley Horsley (Whitbread)

Isabelle and Family, our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories that will be with you forever.

Isabelle and Family, my sincere condolences to you and your family. So sorry to here of Ray’s passing.
I always enjoyed his circus display at the Bolton fair. He was so very proud of it, and always enjoyed talking about its history, which was always welcomed. .And of course his quiet smile, all remember!!

Isabelle and Family,

Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Ray. May the many memories you shared together help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve and Tamara Niepage

Isabelle, we were very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was a great person, contributing in so many ways to the community over the years. Ray was definitely a pillar of the community, and I always enjoyed meeting him, catching up on family news and discussing current events around town. Always had a smile for us.

He was a special guy, and he will be missed. He made a difference. We are thankful that his suffering is over and we hope that all those good memories will help you and your family through the days ahead

Thinking of you Isabelle, Fiona and George. We have fond memories of visits to Scotland and Canada. A True Gentleman.

Fiona and Doreen

Dear Isabelle and family”
Sincerest condolences to you all. Ray was very active participant and leader in the Town. Always willing to help where needed. You were often by his side, Isabelle, helping and guiding him.
He will be truly missed in the community by all the organizations he was a member of
Thanks for allowing us to “attend” the funeral service today. He will always be remembered
Fay

My condolences to Isabelle and family. Time cannot heal the Heartache or stop the silent Tears; it will never erase the “MEMORIES” of Ray whom you loved dearly.

Deepest Sympathy,
Euleta

Dear Isabelle and family.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ray. He was such a gentle man.
Love to you all.
Douglas and Gail Fleck

Isabelle & family
My sincere condolences to you and your family , I had the pleasure of serving on Bolton Ambulance with Ray, and many other wonderful people, Ray always put the greater good of the service and community first when president ,was great guy !
If only some of our leaders of today had his values.
Rest In Peace Ray
Dave&Vicky Munro

Isabelle and Family
I would like to extend our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Ray has always been a compatible and social person to me specially when sitting in lodge for so many years together. He will truly be missed.

My sincere condolences to you Isabelle and all the family.

Deepest condolences.
Maria and Imre

My sincere condolences to you Isabelle and to your family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Take Care,

Lynda deAbaitua

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Bennett’s

Isabelle and family,

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Ray was a great guy who did so much for his community! May you find comfort in special memories in the coming days!

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Bottoms family . I remember Ray well from “back in the day” when I began as a volunteer ambulance attendant . I haven’t seen Ray for many years but remember his calm kind demeanor!

My condolences to Isabel & family.

Isabel, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your life mate Ray. He was a quiet gentleman who it was an honour to know, and I’m sure he was also a great life partner. I pray that your many fond memories and the Peace of God will give you comfort and strength at this difficult time.

Ray’s love, his laugh, the memories and life lessons you all shared can be treasured forever. These are his gifts to you.

Hoping they will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time.

Thank you for sharing the funeral service.

Sincere condolences for the loss of your husband and father, Raymond. He was so close to the Schaefer family most of his life, and was a wonderful man. Again, our sympathies for your loss.

Isabell, sorry to learn of Ray`s passing. My first memories of Ray were at the dairy, about 60 years ago. Often, I rode shotgun going to the farms pickcking up bulk milk. Those were the days, many fun times. He will be missed.

James Healey

My deepest condolences to Isabella and the Bottoms family. I worked with Ray on the ambulance many years ago. Ray gave great comfort and care to the sick and the injured. He will be greatly missed and our prayers are with you.

Dear Isabelle:
I am sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing.
We attended school in Bolton at the same time.
We used to meet at the school reunions.
Please accept my sympathy at this time.

Dear Isabelle, Fiona, George & family,
You have been in our thoughts & prayers since hearing about Raymond being in the hospital. What a meaningful service and being reminded of the many growing-up memories I have of Raymond at Caven, the Fair, and involvement with the Bolton Ambulance team, and, of course, his welcoming smile. Love & continued prayers.
Sheila (Stewart) & Dave Paradi

Sincere condolences to you, Isabelle and family. Thank you so much for sharing the funeral service since we couldn’t join you in person. If people could have joined you, I am sure the lineup would have been very long, indeed. I misread the time but was still able to see it this evening. Fiona, your tribute was very heartfelt. Thank you!

Ray was a quiet, gentle man with lots to share. It was always a pleasure to visit him during the fair and see his treasured carnival display. No touching. He will be missed. What a community spirit!
Frances & family

Sending my condolences to you Isabelle, Fiona and George at this time on your loss of Raymond’s passing.
Your family were not just great neighbor’s but were family to me.
Douglas Preston

Sorry to here your loss.I enjoyed talking to you two at the NY State Fair and train fair.I. will miss that.Prayers are with you and your family.Hoxie Ticker ring #73

Dear Isabelle

I am so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Dennis and I remember him at the fair showing off his tiny fair set. You had said he was at the hospital but I didnt know it was so serious.
Prayers for you at this time. May God soothe your sorrowful heart and give you his peace and strength for the days ahead

Maureen (pharmacy) and Dennis Kowal

Please feel our deepest sympathy Isabelle. We are truly glad to have been acquainted with Ray’s gentle soul.

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you all. He was held in very high regard in our household.

The Simpson Family
Sheila, Jacky, Val and Geoff.

My sincere condolences, Isabelle, to you and your family.

Ruthe Whitehead

So sorry to read of Ray’s passing. He was always a gentle soul. Many good memories of times with the Reinharts and Bottoms.

Kae Cartwright

Our sincere condolences to you and your family Isabel. Obviously Ray was a pillar of the community and will be sorely missed. He always had such a warm smile for everyone he met. May your memories together sustain you at this time.
Fondly,
Theresa & Wayne Stoddart

Dear Isabelle and Family,
“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure” You and Ray brightened this world with your smiles, sense of humor and commitment to this community over decades. What a team! What a wonderful legacy he has given to this community with your love and support!

Isabelle, Fiona & George,

Sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Husband and Father. We have so many fond memories or Ray/Mr. Bottoms from church days at Caven, The Fair and 4H meetings. He was a wonderful man and community figure. Rest Easy.

Love Erin (Dicks) & Wayne Winson
mom sends her love and thoughts as well – Sondra Dicks

Isabelle please accept our most sincere condolences. We were so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was so involved in his community and will definitely be missed.

Sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing Isabelle.
Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Take care,
Lynda Laceby

Isabelle and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. I was lucky to spend some time with him and loved his stories and energy. Big hug.

So very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing
Ray always had time to chat at the car shows on Thursdays.
Ray will be missed