RANKIN, “Ray” Raymond – Passed away peacefully at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Helen Rankin (nee Wicks). Loving father of Roger, Katherine(Ron), Karl (Connie), Ruth (Cal) and Bruce (Stacey). Cherished grandfather of Ken, Jonie, Matthew, Maren, Jeff, Amy, Adam, Keith, Gary, Elaine, Jake, Emily, and Reid with 20 great grandchildren. Cherished care provider Cori McLean. Dear brother of the late Hazel, the late Donald, the late Maurice, Archie, Ernie, the late Betty, and Robert. Survived by many friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Stella Rankin. Ray enjoyed farming, he loved horses and being around family. He worked at the Local 663 for many years, and he was a big advocate in getting his family into the Local 663.
Funeral Details
A private family service will take place with a Celebration of Ray’s life to be announced.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Helen and family
My condolences to Helen and family Love and Hugs to you all.
our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time
Dear Helen and family, our sincere condolences and hugs.
Helen and family deepest sympathies to each of you, Ray was a wonderful man.