Sunday, July 5, 2026
Dear Rita and family,
Thinking of you all as you go through this difficult time. Both my late husband, John, and Ray went back to the early 1970s, where they met while working at HMC Dockyard. My family will be forever grateful for the wonderful memories shared with Ray, you, and the extended Webb family over the years. We shared a lot of laughter and jokes on Mae & Hugh Lane, which will always be known as Ray's Wharf to us.
Recently, our family was reminiscing about a time when one of our youngsters (around 7 years of age at the time) rushed to the wharf after seeing Ray’s boat come in from lobster fishing. Unbeknownst to us, our youngster ordered $100 in lobster—much to our surprise!
Many times after John passed on, Ray and Rita would check in on us. Their knowledge of the harbour saved us from many incidents, I’m sure, with Ray emphasizing the importance of being careful while boating and pointing out tricky rocky spots on the shore. We fondly recall a time when Ray—and most likely Troy and Tyson, too—helped to retrieve my daughter and son-in-law's boat that broke away from the wharf during a storm.
We pray for God's strength to surround you all during this time.
Warmly,
Ruth Yeadon, Debbie, Wanda, Heather and Family