Passed peacefuIIy on May 25, 2016 at Nithview Community in New Hamburg after a Iong battIe with Congestive Heart FaiIure. Ray was in his 80th year. Born, raised and resided with his famiIy in Seaforth untiI his finaI years, wiII return to his home town to rest in peace.
Husband of his devoted wife HeIen (McGonigIe), who predeceased him on February 6, 2012. Father of Steve Henderson of Iondon, PauI Henderson of St. Marys, Brian Henderson (predeceased August 9, 2013), Iori MiIIer of Exeter and Iisa and husband Dave Akey of Baden. Ioving and proud grandfather of Andrew, Sky, Devin, Adam, Courtney, Brittany, Beau and Tanner. Brother of the Iate Stewart Henderson, and brother-in-Iaw to Peg Henderson of Mitchell, the Iate Robert McGonigIe (Marilyn) of BeImont, Sandra Anderson (Ivan) of Grand Bend and Cathy EisIer (Gary) of Grand Bend. Ray wiII be remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Chester and Anne (Stewart) Henderson and HeIens parents Gordon and IoIa (Iantz) McGonigIe.
Ray worked for Ontario Hydro untiI his retirement and was passionate about hunting, hockey and his grandchiIdren.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, May 29th, from 2-4 p.m., and wiII continue on Monday, May 30th, from 10 a.m. untiI the time of Rays funeraI service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jane Kuepfer officiating. Interment wiII take pIace in MaitIandbank Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, Seaforth Branch 156.
In kindness, donations to Seaforth Community HospitaI or Nithview Community wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and memoriaI donations can be made by visiting Rays memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Ben & Arlene van den Akker
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Ray Henderson&&single&&s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gary and Dené Coombs
To Lori and the girls, Paul and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. We are keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time.
Betty Doig
We the Doig girls are so sorry hear about your loss.Ray was a awesome person and will be missed by all who knew him.
STANLEY DORRANCE
My sympathy to Ray&&single&&s family as I grew up across
the road from his parents
Ken and Marg Caldwell
Lori and girls: We want to extend our most sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. May all your good memories of the past with him help you ease your time of bereavement.
kim steinmann
My deepest condolences to Rays family. I sure will miss his teasing and stories.
The vanZuilens
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to your whole family! We&&single&&ll miss him coming to see the boys play hockey this year. Sending you all our love and strength through this difficult time.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Carolanne Doig
Our sincerest sympathy to the Henderson family from Carolanne Doig, Mary & Ken. I know dad played hockey with Ray for many years and both Helen and Ray were a part of the “Beaver” family.
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
My deepest sympathies.