Died peacefully at The Villa Care Centre October 21, 2023 surrounded by family. Husband of Joan (predeceased) father to Dan (Ann) the late Cindy, Andrew, Peter (Margot) and Jennifer (Steve). Grandpa to Tanya (Bryan), Ryan (Cindy), Mackenzie, Abigail, Sarah (Matt) and Tamara.Great-Grandpa to Benjamin, Alexander, Evelyn, Grace, Auston, and Stella.Rae will be missed by his sister-in-law Beth, and many nieces and nephews.
Rae was born on a farm near Oshawa September 14, 1930. After marrying Joan in 1952, they moved to Toronto where they raised five children. He worked for Canadian Tire for 36 years. In 1959, Rae was chosen to become one of their first computer programmers.
Rae and Joan retired to Simcoe County and became involved in the local community. They were dedicated supporters of Wyevale United Church and active volunteers with Community Living Huronia.
A visitation will be held at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home in Elmvale from 1 – 2 pm on Saturday, November 4. Funeral service in the chapel at 2:30 pm.
Cremation with interment at the Wyevale Cemetery.
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