It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing
of Raymond (Ray) Lloyd Madsen, 42, of Oshawa, Ontario on May 17, 2022,
in Brampton, Ontario. Raymond was cremated in Toronto, Ontario and his
remains were sent home to his "Ma’s" care
in Quispamsis, NB on May 27, 2022.
Raymond was born on July 18, 1979, to parents, Carol R.
Madsen and Edward (Eddy) T. Smith, at the Oshawa General Hospital in
Oshawa, Ontario.
He is survived by his mother, Carol R. Madsen of Quispamsis,
NB, his big brother and protector, Jason Madsen of Lloydminster, AB
(nephews: Matthew, Jonathan, Brendan and Christian), his baby brother
Dustin McLaughlin of Quispamsis, NB, his baby sister, Angie Comeau of
Neguac, NB (nephew Tyson and niece MacKenzie), his one and only
daughter, Jamie Luis-Madsen, his 8-month-old grand-daughter,
Katharina, of Saint John, NB, and a "chosen" sister,
Ashleigh Ward of Burlington, Ontario. Raymond also leaves behind his
aunts Kaloua Cookson, Gloria Lindsay, Debra Barnard, Louisa Madsen,
Darlene Madsen, Crystal Madsen, and Connie Madsen; his uncles, Cecil
T. Madsen, Michael Madsen, and Roger Madsen; his father, Edward (Eddy)
T. Smith, his aunt Cathy Smith, and uncles, Vincent Stewart, and
Wesley Smith, all of Heathland, NB. He leaves behind numerous cousins
– too, too many to list – and he loved every one
of them! Several childhood friends are left to mourn his passing, to
name just a few special bros: Ken Peacock, Justin Burgess, Jamie
Turner, and Chris Allan. He also leaves behind his beloved dog,
Loca.
Raymond was predeceased by numerous childhood friends over
the years, and by his beloved Uncle Randy Madsen in 1986, his Grampy
(Cecil Lloyd) Madsen in 1996, by his namesake, Raymond Earle Irving in
2011, his Grammy (Josephine) Smith in 2012 (whom he called regularly)
and his Gram (Dawn Marie) Madsen in 2012 (that he also called on a
regular basis).
Family and friends are welcome to attend a visitation from
2:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at The S.O. Mehan
& Son Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB., E3L 1Y9
(506-466-1844). A "celebration of life" will follow directly
after the visitation at 4:00pm with Archdeacon John Alexander Matheson
officiating. There will not be an internment at this time –
Raymond will go home to stay with his "Ma" until she passes
and then they’ll both be laid to rest at the same
time.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to
the Volunteer Centre of Charlotte County Inc., St. Stephen, NB, or a
charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the
family online at mehanfuneralhome.ca
A GoFundMe account has been set up by a childhood friend of
Raymond’s (Ken Peacock) (https://gofund.me/43652666)
to assist with funeral costs.