Obituary of Raymond Kirby

Kirby, Raymond Albert - Gone to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family, Ray passed away at the Stedman Hospice - Hankinson House on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee: Emrich) for 64 years. Loving father of Debbie and her husband Larry Harrington, Scott and his wife Kathy Kirby. Much loved grandfather of Carly (Randal), Dennis (Amanda), Thomas (Samantha), Paul (Sara) and great-grandfather of Rylie, Brooklin, Ava, Beckett, Hanna, Wilder and Hunter. Survived by his sister Helen Brennan. Predeceased by his sister Doreen and brothers Donald (Jackie), Harold (Marie) and John (Linda). Ray was a member of YESchurch and a longtime employee of Massey Ferguson. Friends will be received at the BECKETT-GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE, 88 Brant Avenue 519-752-4331 on Wednesday, August 7th from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Donations to the Stedman Community Hospice or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Donations and condolences may be placed online at www.beckettglaves.com. (tree logo) A tree will be planted in memory of Ray in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.