I first met Ray in 1975 in Edmonton. He was this blond kid with a Beetles hair cut from the purchasing dept. My staff took great joy in harassing him, in good nature way, for being a Leaf fan and how intense he worked to find purchase orders. Over the years at Imperial, we crossed paths many times and eventually he joined my staff in Red Deer. My staff in Red Deer also took great joy in watching him rock in his chair, always fretting over some minor issue. Ray always worried about something, because that was Ray. Ray was really good at what he did. He was always on top of everything. I just left Ray alone, because I knew he was a self starter and would take care of things.
In addition to the Leafs (and Oilers), his other passions were golf and being a grandfather.
We both retired in 2006 and kept in regular touch. I appreciated that Ray and Margaret attending my 50th wedding anniversary celebration in 2022.
I am so so sad. Ray was a great guy and I'll miss him greatly.
Rest in peace my friend!
Love Rob & Linda Dawson
