Obituary of Raymond Walter Lawson

Raymond (Ray) Walter Lawson passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2009 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 53 years. Ray leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 32 years Dixie, his daughter Kellie and son-in-law Matt Benoche, his son Kevin, sisters-in-law Betty (Bill) Sneddon and Bev Munson, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also had many close friends who will miss him on the golf course and curling rink. Ray was predeceased by his father, mother and sister. A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through w.mcinnisandholloway.com. A special thanks to Airdrie Home Care nurses, Marilyn, Elaine, Michelle and Carol whose help and support for Ray and the family was beyond measure. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Western Canada Regional Office, 7th Floor, 1401 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1H6 Telephone (toll free) (1-800) 366-8166, www.muscle.ca. In living memory of Ray Lawson a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.