Obituary of Raymond Donald Seguin

1935 - 2013

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Ray Seguin announces his passing on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 78 years of age.

Ray was born on March 13, 1935 in Potts Township, Northwestern Ontario, Canada to Yvonne Marie Seguin. He grew up on the farm where he learned about hard work. The lessons he learned there served him well throughout his life. From logger to tireman to heavy equipment mechanic to park ranger and everything in between, Ray was a jack-of-all-trades and a wonderful provider for his family whom he loved more than life itself.

In 1957 Ray met and married Shelva Jean Coulson in Atikokan, Ontario. Together they raised 5 children, but many more were made to feel the welcoming embrace of their home.

In 1979 Ray moved his family to Sparwood, BC and then to the Cranbrook area in 1993, where they lived until his passing.

Ray is survived by his loving wife Shelva; daughters Charlene (Peter) Nelson, Debbie (Tim) Lyght, and sons Brian, Darryl (Stacy), and Justin (Kerri); grandchildren Kris, Amanda (Tim), Rachel (Clive), Michael (Britany) Ryerson, Mason, Aiden, Kayla, Kiana, Kinsey; and great grandchildren Jaxon, Owen and Rohn. He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends to mourn his passing.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wik and her emergency room staff for their diligent efforts in Ray's behalf, and for the gentleness and compassion they displayed in our behalf.

Ray's funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (1301 - Pondersosa Drive) in Sparwood, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon, Okanagan/Kootenays Area Office, #4, 1551 - Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9M9 or the: Canadian Diabetes Association,

PO Box 12013, Stn BRM B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 2L3.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com