Peacefully, at LHSC – University Hospital on December 28th, 2019 William John Raymond (Ray) Corsaut of Ilderton, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Margaret (DeJong) for 50 years. Loving father of Adrienne and son-in-law Kennaway MacGregor. He is survived by his dear sister Sylvia (David) Wheeler, and sister-in-law Carol Corsaut. He is predeceased by brother Douglas (2008) and by his parents Robert (1963) and Minnie (Moss) Corsaut (1983). Sadly missed by sister and brother-in-law Anna (DeJong) and Phil Willer. Uncle Ray will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Ray was a lifelong member of Birr United Church, serving in many positions over the years. He had a love of history, antique John Deere tractors and was an active member of the Tri-County Heritage Club and John Deere Two Cylinder Club. Ray farmed on the Twelfth Concession (London Township) and was proud that as of 2019, the Corsaut family has lived on the same road for 200 years.
Visitation will take place on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN where the funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3rd at 11 AM with Rev. Keith Rameshwar officiating. Interment at Medway Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Frank and Carol Hardy
Marg, Thinking of you, deepest sympathy in your loss .
Carol H.
Ken Irwin
Ray was a good friend. He was fellow Tri-County member, a past president and director of the club and a great supporter of the club. Ray always cared about other people. I appreciated his great knowledge of two-cylinder John Deere tractors.
Farewell to a fine friend.
Ken Irwin
Pat Legg
I am so sorry to hear of Your loss. My deepest sympathies go to you and the entire Corsaut family. Ray was a true gentleman and will always be remembered for his kindness. Thinking of you.
Joan and Ralph Needham
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.Remember the good times.
Cynthia Mallalieu
Margaret & Family,
A pleasure to have known Ray, a kind, gentle and friendly soul. May memories grant you peace and comfort in the time ahead.
Thinking of you all.
Cynthia (Copeland) & Gary Mallalieu, Aralynn & Raianna ( St. Marys)
Philip and Yen
We are sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences.
Julia/ Lloyd McNaughton
Dear Marg and family, Lloyd and I were very sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. He was a special friend to Lloyd for many years. A true blessing for our most recent visit. Good memories will always be in our hearts. With deepest sympathy, Lloyd and Julia
Tom Brennan
To Ray’s family
So sorry for your loss.
Regards Tom Brennan Belleville Ontario.
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Sylvia, Dave and the Wheeler family,
We extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear brother and Uncle Ray.
Karen Insley Windsor and family
Sending our sympathy and prayers to Sylvia, Dave and the Wheeler family at this difficult time of loss. May your memories bring you strength in the days ahead. God bless you .
Brian Corsaut
Sorry to hear that Ray has passed. He was a great Corsaut historian, was really interesting to hear him speak at the reunions.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Margaret and family:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Ray. May your many memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Kindest Regards
Clarke and Grace
Bev and Barb Shipley
Dear Margaret,
Bev and I regret that we will not be able to offer our condolences to you in person. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ray. We remember fondly our trip with you folks to the Netherlands along with Peter and Dini Twynstra and the bus load! As well , we always remember Ray at the Ilderton Heritage Show.: he was always so happy there .
Thinking of you Margaret, with sympathy – Bev and Barb Shipley
Linda Mills
Sending my sympathy to Sylvia, Dave and the Wheeler family Loosing those we love and admire is never easy. Thinking of you
Linda Mills and family
Carolyne and Jennifer Walden
Margaret & Family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Ray.
Cherish your memories may they bring you comfort at this time
Steve and Kim Bowman
Dear Margaret
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Ray.
God Bless
Lisa Mardlin-Vandewalle
Dear Marg, Adrienne and Kennaway, my sincere condolences on the passing of Ray. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Do take care.
Lisa Mardlin-Vandewalle
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Dear Margaret, Adrienne & Kennaway, and the entire family. We are very saddened to hear of Rays passing. He was a very kind and gentle man who was a pleasure to call a friend. We enjoyed many visits with Ray as well as Fred working with Ray at the Ilderton show setting up the John Deere display. He will be missed by all who knew him. Cherish your memories of a life well lived. May they bring you comfort st this time. Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Murray morrison
Marg and family:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Ray. He was truly an icon to the area.
Murray & Peggy morrison
Paul and Sue Robinson
Margaret, Sylvia, Carol and Families. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. We were honoured to call Ray a friend and a cherished Uncle to our son-in-law and daughter and granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere condolences. Rest In Peace, Ray.
Steve and Kelly Wheeler
Aunt Margaret, Adrienne and Kennaway; know that we are thinking of you at this time and Uncle Ray’s memory will love on. Uncle Ray was a fabulous man, so kind hearted and gentle.
Loving Always
Steve, Kelly, Larissa and forever Cormick Wheeler
Helen Ryan
My condolences to the Corsaut family You have lost a patriarch. May memories and accomplishments help, as you grieve his passing
I’ve known Ray since grade one at Birr Public School, and subsequently his brother and sister. Over the years I have met Ray, usually on or near a John Deere. It was always great to have a visit.
RIP Ray
Helen (Brumwell) Ryan