Ray Waddell

WADDELL, James Raynor (“Ray”), born in Vancouver, B.C., passed away peacefully near Coquitlam, surrounded by family (age 88). Survived by Joyce, his loving wife of 61 years; daughter Brenda (Phil); son Craig (Jane); grandson Taylor (LeBlond); granddaughters Richelle (LeBlond), Ruby and Sophie; and brother-in- law’s wife, Gyrithe. Predeceased by his father James; mother Daisy; older sister Elaine; an infant older brother, Jimmy; and brother-in- law Glenn.

Ray was a very successful business man in the automotive repair industry, and the inventor of “Speedi-Sleeve”, an ingenious repair solution still used world-wide. His favourite pastime was spending time at our family summer property in Gibsons. He wrote short stories for newspapers and magazines, and took interest in bird-watching, photography, and astronomy. He loved puns and took great enjoyment in making people laugh by telling his jokes.

A memorial service will be held at Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam, BC on Sat. Nov. 18 at 2 pm, followed by a reception at the same location. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Royal Columbian or Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundations.

His family wishes to extend many thanks to the professional staff of the Royal Columbian Hospital Emergency Dept., especially his nurse Neil and Dr. Rath, and to all the wonderful staff of the Residences at Belvedere for their loving care.