Obituaries

RAY FITZPATRICK

It is with great sadness we announce that Ray Fitzpatrick passed away quietly January 11, 2021 at Grace Hospital Hospice, Ray was 96 and succumbed to his struggle with cancer.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years Theresa (nee Mulhall) infant son Larry, daughter-in-law Karen (Brant), sister Ellen, and brothers Leo, Tom and Brian.

Ray is survived by his special loving friend Marianne Schumacher (of 14 years), his children David (Berthe), Murray, Lynne (David), Brant, grandchildren Melissa, Barry, Patrick (Melodie), Nigel and Kayla, his two precious great-grandchildren Oscar and Bebe, and his twin brothers Bill and Bob.

Ray worked for the Manitoba Government Air Division in The Pas for forty years, transferred to Winnipeg where he retired in 1984. He was very proud of his work with the Beaver and Otter airplanes and especially CL215 water bombers.

He was an active member of his church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. Ray’s family and faith were the pillars of his life, he was a very loving father and giving man who left lasting memories with his children, building ice rinks in the back yard, coaching minor hockey, and camping vacations during the summer.

Ray enjoyed spending family time at his cottage at Clearwater Lake, which he built, and this is how he became a treehouse expert and campfire popcorn maker. Ray was an ardent Blue Bombers, Winnipeg Jets fan, and went to as many games as he could.  He was a fun-loving grandpa and great-grandpa. He could also on occasion be found enjoying the horse races and afternoon scotch ritual with Marianne.

Special thanks to his son David for his caregiving through these last trying months having to negotiate the added burden of a pandemic.

Thanks to the staff at Kiwanis Courts for your kindness and compassion and to the staff at Grace Hospital Hospice, for your care and kindness.

Ray will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A gathering of remembrance will take place at a future date.

In lieu of flowers please send donation to Ride for Dad.

Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com