Ray Buckley Passed Away
Ray died peacefully at home on January 7th, 2007 with his wife and best friend Terri, and his faithful dog Tucker by his side. Greatly loved and greatly missed by his step-daughter Jaime Lynn and husband Scott, his step-son Christopher and girlfriend Laura, his parents Jerry and Kay Buckley, and his half-sister Kristine Gratton.
Ray was the proud Papa of three precious grandchildren, Caitlynd, Joshua and Lacy. He will be especially missed by Caitlynd, who named him Papa and wrapped his heart around her heart forever.
Beloved son-in-law of Doug and Joan McPherson. Brother-in-law of Wendy McPherson, Vicki and David Stokes, Brent and Kori McPherson. Uncle to Aaron, Cori, Micheal, Megan, Nicki, Jeremy and Laura. Nephew of Rosemond Mullins, Al & Jeri Casetti, Barney & June Casetti, Pete & Audrey Casetti, and Rose Garlow. Ray will also be sadly missed by the many cousins he dearly loved.
The absence of Ray's laughter, his beautiful smile, his wonderful hugs and his quick wit, will leave a void of deep sadness in the countless lives of those who loved him. One day however, that sorrow will turn into joyful memories they will always carry in their hearts.
Ray was a member of Fox Glen Golf Club. His passion for golf could not be dampened by cancer. He played the best golf of his life last summer, scoring his personal best and winning the most tournaments he's ever won in a single season. Over the course of his illness, the management, staff and members of Fox Glen Golf Club truly became a second family to him.
Ray was adopted into the hearts of a new family last year, the compassionate and absolutely fabulous staff at the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Dr. Sindu Kanjeekal, who Ray fondly called 'doc', went above and beyond the call of duty until the very end.
Ray died exactly the way he prayed he would die. God answered Ray's prayer in full - and then some. He passed away at home, in his recliner, in his sleep, and more than appropriately, on football Sunday.
In expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Windsor and Essex Cancer Centre Foundation.
Ray's Funeral was held on Thursday January 11th, 2007 at Heritage Park Alliance Church in Windsor, Ontario. Officiated by Pastor Garth Leno. Family and friends gathered after the funeral at Fox Glen Golf Club.
You can leave a message for Terri and her family in Ray's online Condolence Book
