RAYMOND GREGORY BOULAY (BOOTS)

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RAYMOND GREGORY BOULAY (BOOTS) June 11, 1951 - October 11, 2009 It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Ray at the Victoria Hospital on October 11, 2009. Ray is survived by his beloved dad Phillip Boulay, brothers Hanley, Rod (Jeanette), Dan, sister Laurie Flaherty (Jim), sister-in-law Pat Boulay as well as nephews Jason and Randy Boulay, nieces Angela and Leah and their extended families. Ray's most cherished relationship was with his godson Shaun Matenchuk. There was a bond there that never could be broken. Ray was proud of Shaun and always treated him like he was his own. Ray was predeceased by his beloved mother Lorraine Boulay in 2009 and his brother Greg in 2000. Ray was educated at Rockwood Elementary School, Grant Park High School and Tec Voc Vocational School. He received his grade 11 standing and then worked at I.T.T. He later showed interest in being an electrician. He worked many years wiring houses for Jet Electric MB Ltd. Ray was incredibly talented in many areas in the construction field. He was a perfectionist when it came to building anything. In 1988, Ray suffered a heart attack and had to stop working. After that he spent his time with his buddy's at the Pemby . He did many small jobs for people in the neighbourhood. He never lost his skills as a carpenter or electrician. In his latter years, his health failed drastically but he never forgot what was important - his family and friends. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Thomson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St. Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. Ray - you can finally rest peacefully now without pain or sadness. I will remember you always with love. Lynne. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2009