Obituary of Raymond Downes

Raymond “Ray” Downes At his residence in London after a long struggle with chronic pain and declining health, on Friday, September 16, 2016 Ray Downes in his 55th year. Beloved son of Joseph and the late Margaret Downes. Loving brother of Pauline Channer and Lorraine and Paul Wilson. Dear uncle of Danielle Channer, and Amanda, Mark and Ashley Wilson. Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road, South, Lambeth 519-652- 2020 on Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday, September 23, 2016 from 12-1 pm where the celebration of Ray’s life will follow at 1:00 pm. Cremation with interment at a later date. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul, London gratefully acknowledged. On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca. Please join us to say a final goodbye. We love you Ray and take solace in the knowledge that you are not suffering anymore. The Parting Glass Oh all the comrades that e’er I’ve had Are sorry for my going away And all the sweethearts that e’er I’ve had Would wish me one more day to stay But since it falls unto my lot That I should rise and you should not I’ll gently rise and I’ll softly call Good night and joy be with you all.