Sunrise: November 10, 1939 - Sunset: December 6, 2024
Raymond Sibbald, fondly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 shortly after his 85th birthday in Ottawa. Raymond was born in Penetanguishene, Ontario where he lived with his wife Alfreda Sibbald (nee DeVillers) on Anne Street.
Raymond was the third child of John (Jack) Oliver Sibbald and Marjory Sibbald (Piitz), his older siblings being Arthur (Ben) (deceased) and Vera (deceased). His younger siblings are Gerald, John (deceased), Patricia (deceased), Sharon, James, Bruce, and Deborah.
At the age of 17, Raymond joined the airforce as a jet aircraft mechanic to help support his family. After many years in the trade, Raymond returned to school and obtained his teaching certificate. He taught auto mechanics at Eastview, and later Innisdale high schools in Barrie, Ontario for 23 years.
When not at school, Ray and Alfreda enjoyed boating and cottaging with their friends and family on Georgean Bay. After his retirement, Ray looked forward to his morning coffee hour at the Penetanguishene dock lunch where he kept in touch with the events of the town and the local community.
Raymond will be greatly missed by his beloved Alfreda, his son Christopher, his daughter in-law Ann Marie, and his grand children Stephanie and Liam.
Digital Guestbook
Deborah Sibbald
Steve and Linda
We are thinking of you and family at this time. Will miss our long time neighbour. He was a great neighbour and always gave us a helping hand, Steve will be missing their talks in the garage.
Michel Létourneau
Mes sincères sympathies Ann-Marie, bon courage
André Lapointe
Dear Ann Marie, I was so sad to learn about your father-in-law's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Please accept my sincerest condolences for you loss.
Abbas kashani
I’m so sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting your father in person.
Rest in peace.
Nadine Boivin
Thinking of you Ann Marie and family. Sending you hugs as you remember the life of your father in-law who was so close and important to you. Bon courage, Nadine
Angella Jagdeo
My condolences Chris, Stephanie, Liam & Annmarie, may his soul rest in eternal peace
Stephen Grossman
The loss of a parent is never easy but especially around the holidays. Chris and Anne Marie you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Robert Laurin
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Ray was a good friend.❤️
Chris Sibbald
Thank you all for your kind words.
You will be deeply missed my dear big brother❤️.