DOIRON, Raymond "Ray" Anthony
June 5, 1925 – April 11, 2017
Major (Retired) - RCAF
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Raymond (Ray) Anthony Doiron. Ray will be forever missed by his children Raymond and Debbie (Bob), his grandchildren Patrick, Andrea and Amanda and their spouses and by his six great- grandchildren, Justin, Jack, Mary, Flora, Patricia and Aodhan. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Joan and Dorothy and his brother-in-law John and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Ken (Joan) and sister Shirley (Bill). Ray graduated from the University of Toronto; School of Engineering in June, 1952 and shortly after married the love of his life, Fran (Frances Edith Hetherington, deceased). They were married for 59 wonderful years. Dad passed away peacefully with family at his side in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Perth hospital. Ret'd Major (Squadron Leader) Royal Canadian Air Force, serving his country for 30 years. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Ray spent 16 years as Director of Engineering, Boeing of Canada, (Arnprior Division). At the time of Ray's passing, he was a resident of Perth, Ontario but had been a long time resident of Ottawa, Ontario, residing with his family in Manor Park over a period of 56 years. Dad spent many wonderful years with his family and friends, seasonally residing at Gulf Lakes Estates, Bradenton, Florida and at their summer residence on Dalhousie Lake, Ontario. Many thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of CCAC South East, Lanark Lodge and the Perth Hospital.

Friends and family are invited to gather on Saturday, May 13th, at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) after 1 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. followed by interment at the National Military of the Canadian Forces.

In remembrance of Ray, memorial donations are requested to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund, 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth On K7H 3C6.