Remembering Raymond Charles English Feb. 2, 1945 – Feb. 24, 2016

Raymond Charles English Feb. 2, 1945 – Feb. 24, 2016

Raymond Charles English Feb. 2, 1945 – Feb. 24, 2016

On the morning of Sunday, March 13 family and friends of Raymond Charles English gathered in the Bonaventure Room at the Pacific Fleet Club to celebrate his life.

Ray’s combined military and civilian career at CFB Esquimalt spanned 53 years.

From 1963-1978 he served in the Royal Canadian Navy before spending 37 years as an electrician with Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton.

Ray’s son Reine was first to offer a moving tribute to his Dad. Reine spoke of his father’s love for his family and his lifelong connection with the game of baseball. He remembered how proud Ray was to watch his grandson play.  

 
Christian MacRae, a long-time colleague of Ray, invited friends to come forward and remember him in words. Recollections included Ray’s abilities and great sense of humour, and people  paid tribute to his remarkable career at CFB Esquimalt. 

 
Commander Dan Horan, FMF CB Operations Manager, closed the celebration with the unveiling of a plaque in Ray’s honour.

Electricians from the HMCS Victoria were on hand to raise a glass in memory of Ray.

Special thanks must go to Phil Venoit and the members of IBEW Local 230 for their generous support of this event.