Peacefully, at the Ottawa General Hospital on June 9, 2021 with his daughters by his side. Predeceased by his loving Wife Colombe Stewart, daughter Linda Ouellette, son Todd Stewart as well brothers Harold Stewart, Ron Stewart (Ruth), sister Betty Babluck (Nicky), brother-in-law Gaetan Robitaille and nephews Jean Guy and Serge. Survived by his loving daughters Ginette Shaw (Joel), Moya Parish (John), Lee-Anne Groot-Lipman (Paul) and son Stephane Robitaille. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Tanya, Kristin (Christopher), Dustin (Eryka), Brandon (Lindsay), Kevin, Wendy, David, Maya, and Connor as well as great grandchildren Lucas, Ashton, Kaliah and Nylah.
He will be fondly remembered by son-in-law Tim Ouellette, brother Larry Stewart (Pat), brother-in-laws Denis Robitaille (Suzanne), Gerald Robitaille (Yvonne), sister-in-laws Gisele Robitaille and Lucy Stewart. He will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his loving sidekick of 14 years, Dove.
A graduate of the Ottawa Technical High school, Ray proudly served in the Canadian Reserves (RCAF Branch) for three years before enjoying a long career as an electrical engineer and radio technician with the National Research Council of Canada. He was an avid golfer, biker and every day “Jack of all trades”.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Ottawa General ICU team in his final day.
As per Raymond’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Ottawa Humane Society.
My deepest condolences to the family.
I first met Raymond around 1980 when i came to Ottawa . He was such a nice
respectable and respectful gentleman .He was extremely friendly helpful and compassionate . Over the years whenever we met half the time he spoke about his family he so loved and cherished .
I will miss him a lot .