DAVISON: Raymond "Ray", beloved brother of John and Karen, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2007 at his residence. Born on December 18, 1952 in Blyth, Northumberland, England, he was the third child of Joseph "Joe" and Margaret "Peggy" Davison. The family immigrated to Canada in November of 1957. In his youth, Ray attended David Livingstone School, McLaren School, and Neelin High School. Ray had various hobbies over the years but his main passion was soccer! He played soccer until the age of 29 when an accident caused him to lose his leg. Ray was very proud of himself when he bought his first home as a young man. He was a terrible tease and loved to torment his young nieces and nephew, much to their delight, and sometimes dismay. Ray worked several years at Burns Meat Factory, also at Shilo Kitchens, and the last few years at Maple Leaf Foods. Ray was predeceased by his parents Joe (1982) and Peggy (2001). Ray leaves to mourn his brother John and his family: Pam, Kristine, Joey, Tiffany and Melissa; sister Karen (Ed) Beam and their family Jennifer, Megan and Robin; former wife Shelley Davison and several cousins, aunts, an uncle, great nieces and nephews. A memorial service to honour Ray's memory will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Harvey Hurren of Knox United Church will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Ray may be made to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17th Street East, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 7M6 or the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, Unit 202, 37 - 11th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J2 or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
"We'll miss your twinkling, beautiful blue eyes"
Love Always - John, Karen & Families


(submitted by wife)
Davison: Ray. It is with the deepest sorrow that we
announce the sudden death of our dear husband, brother and friend - Ray.
Ray was predeceased by his parents Joe and Peggy and his beloved cat Percy.
Surviving are his wife Shelley, his three cats, Katey, Mickey and Quigley.
His brother John and sister Karen (Ed) Beam, numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins. He will be deeply missed by his father-in-law Paul Sawchuk who
became his best friend, sisters-in-law Sherry McNally (James) and Holly
McPhail (Barry) and his step father in law Ian Doig and many friends. An
internment of ashes will be performed when his family is able to do so. In
lieu of flowers Ray would have wished a donation be made to the Humane
Society in his memory.
Memorials
Brandon Humane Society, or Westman Dreams for Kids