Obituary for Raymond Johnson Bullas
Bullas; Raymond Johnson, P.M., Brother Ray Bullas, P.P. OES, Grand Representative of Michigan in Ontario.
Suddenly at his home in Markdale, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of 68 years to Arlene (nee Yard). Loving father of Wendy (Joe, predeceased) Bodhaine of Brampton and Gary (Nora) Bullas of Corunna. Cherished grandfather to Jolene (Derek) Costa, Matthew Bodhaine (Ben Beaulieu), Garnet Bullas (Lindsay Russell) and Nolan Bullas. Great grandfather to Kaylene Bodhaine, Ethan Costa and Madison Bullas. Step-Great Grandpa to Cheyanne, Abigayle, Emma and Greyson. Predeceased by his parents Ephraim and Jennie and two infant brothers. He will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Ray was born August 13, 1931 in Swansea, Toronto, Ontario and attended Weston Collegiate. After graduation he went to work for Orenda Engines, where he worked as a small tool designer on the Iroquois engine for the AVRO Arrow until that fateful Friday when everyone lost their job due to the Government cancellation of the Arrow. Ray being such a hard worker, and a skilled tool designer draftsman, he was only off work for 2 weeks. After many years in the aircraft industry he went to work for Atomic Energy of Canada and returned to Orenda Engines, for a short term, before his retirement in 1988. Upon retiring Ray and Arlene moved to the family cottage at Lake Eugenia. Ray enjoyed many years of curling, golfing, Masonic and Eastern star meetings and of course, his grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception, Flesherton on Sunday, April 16 from 2:00-4:00pm. Sisters and brothers of the Order of the Eastern Star, Grey chapter #170 and District 8 will assemble for service at 1:30pm. Brethren of Prince Arthur Masonic Lodge #333 and Grey District will assemble for service at 1:45pm. Funeral service from Christ Anglican Church, Markdale on Monday at 1:00pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Online donations at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca 888-924-2810
Suddenly at his home in Markdale, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of 68 years to Arlene (nee Yard). Loving father of Wendy (Joe, predeceased) Bodhaine of Brampton and Gary (Nora) Bullas of Corunna. Cherished grandfather to Jolene (Derek) Costa, Matthew Bodhaine (Ben Beaulieu), Garnet Bullas (Lindsay Russell) and Nolan Bullas. Great grandfather to Kaylene Bodhaine, Ethan Costa and Madison Bullas. Step-Great Grandpa to Cheyanne, Abigayle, Emma and Greyson. Predeceased by his parents Ephraim and Jennie and two infant brothers. He will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Ray was born August 13, 1931 in Swansea, Toronto, Ontario and attended Weston Collegiate. After graduation he went to work for Orenda Engines, where he worked as a small tool designer on the Iroquois engine for the AVRO Arrow until that fateful Friday when everyone lost their job due to the Government cancellation of the Arrow. Ray being such a hard worker, and a skilled tool designer draftsman, he was only off work for 2 weeks. After many years in the aircraft industry he went to work for Atomic Energy of Canada and returned to Orenda Engines, for a short term, before his retirement in 1988. Upon retiring Ray and Arlene moved to the family cottage at Lake Eugenia. Ray enjoyed many years of curling, golfing, Masonic and Eastern star meetings and of course, his grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception, Flesherton on Sunday, April 16 from 2:00-4:00pm. Sisters and brothers of the Order of the Eastern Star, Grey chapter #170 and District 8 will assemble for service at 1:30pm. Brethren of Prince Arthur Masonic Lodge #333 and Grey District will assemble for service at 1:45pm. Funeral service from Christ Anglican Church, Markdale on Monday at 1:00pm, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Online donations at www.fawcettfuneralhome.ca 888-924-2810