BOUCHER, Raymond Albert “Butch”

The family announces with sorrow the peaceful passing, after a brief illness, of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend of Ray, at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the age of 79, with family by his side. Predeceased by his wife Gail. Survived by his sons Michael (Judy), Marc, Danny (Lauren) and Ron (Wendy); his step-children Kelly Harrison, Gord Jacobs, Toni Burghout and the late Rick Jacobs. Dear grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 1. Survived by his sisters Rollie, Helen, Joanne and brother Ed and predeceased by his sisters Mabel and Nora. Survived by his first wife Louise Lincez Forsberg. Ray will be missed greatly by his lifelong friend Gary Ryan. Fondly remembered by his many friends, Bill Gleich and the staff of Sovereign Communications, co-workers at Q104 and his golf buddies, too numerous to mention. As per Ray’s final wishes, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Memorial donations to Heart & Stroke of Ontario or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) www.northwoodfuneral.com