Obituary of Raymond "Ray" McIsaac

Ray was born on June 2, 1941 in Fairview PEI. He was the youngest of five children born to Alex and Alice McIsaac. Ray passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Ray moved out west in 1959 to help his brother Dr. Clifford McIsaac at a vet clinic in Unity, Saskatchewan. Here he met his wife Shirley of 53 years. They returned back to Charlottetown, PEI where they were married November 18, 1961. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Raeanne, Shane, Dale and Debbie. Ray held many sales positions throughout his career from veterinary pharmaceutical industry, to sports marketing and to car sales. Ray will be remembered for all his community involvement, from playing hockey in his day, coaching and refereeing. His current passions were being involved with the Camrose Kodiaks Junior "A" hockey club, member of Camrose Golf course and Member of Camrose City Council. He was known to everyone for his many years of generosity and involvement in the community. He may have been short in stature but to all who knew him he made it up with the love he had for his family and friends. His greatest passion was his family, the impact his life had will be cherished by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Alice McIsaac, two brothers Dr. Clifford McIsaac, Francis McIsaac, sister Mary Lenz, brother-in-law John Lenz and son-in-law Perry Pullyblank. He is survived by his wife Shirley McIsaac of 53 years, sister Claire (Buff) Connolly, sister-in-law Barb McIsaac, sister-in-law Marie McIsaac, children Raeanne (Darren Broen) McIsaac, Shane (Tracy) McIsaac, Dale (Kelly) McIsaac, Debbie Pullyblank, seven grandchildren Ashley (Dan) Ellendt, Kenzie (Jonathan Goofers) McIsaac, Dylan Pullyblank, Adam Pullyblank, Brett McIsaac, Benjamin Pullyblank and Robin McIsaac, and two great grandchildren Reese and Addison Ellendt. He will truly be missed by all and will be remembered for his love of hockey, golf and his Timmies. As Ray would say "it is what it is". A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 2:00pm., from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Camrose with Rev. Larry Pederson as celebrant. Interment followed in the Camrose Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Camrose Minor Sports, or to St. Mary's Hospital Chapel Fund.