Ray McClinchey passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 15th, 2022 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He is pre-deceased by parents Bruce McClinchey and Grace (Robinson) McClinchey.
Ray was born on November 12th, 1949 and grew up on the family farms. When his parents bought and moved to the neighbouring farm in 1972, Ray purchased the home farm.
In addition to farming, Ray enjoyed driving school and charter bus runs, as well as delivering new buses across North America and driving the British Double Decker tour buses in London.
Ray and Evelyn, his partner of 20 years, have spent the last 5 years in Goderich and loved to travel together.
Ray leaves behind his partner Evelyn Finlay, brother Ron (Brenda), sisters Jean (Pete) Imanse and Joanne (Ed) Brunk, children Ryan (Brenda), Steven, and Colleen (Brian) Newton, grandchildren Melanie, Becca, Kristen, Grace, Donovan, Wes, Willy, Jamie and Ellie, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ray was a great father and grandfather to Evelyn’s daughter Amanda and grandchildren Brady, Carter and Sienna.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
A private graveside service and interment has taken place at the Bayfield Cemetery.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Fred and Marlene Brall
Fred went to school with Ray . Our sympathy to his family and friends. Good memories are treasures that last forever.
Tim Pauli
We’ll remember Ray’s smile and his sense of humour. He loved butter tarts. He will be greatly missed by us.
Anne Marie, Tim and Nick
Cory Stark
My sympathies to rays family. I never knew ray but I have been good friends with Steve for 21years. My thoughts are with the family and encourage healing and remembering Ray for all his wonderful attributes.
Gentry Orr
My sincerest condolences to all Ray’s family and friends.
Shirley Erb
To all of Rays family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Johnston
To the family of Ray
So sorry to read of Ray’s passing. Bob use to play ball with him. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins
David Orr
Ryan, Steve, and Collen our thoughts are with you, many memory,s of years gone bye. David and Sheila Orr0
Joe & Joanne Ducharme
Thinking of you all. Deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Joan McClymont Whyte
Condolences to all the McClinchley Families at this difficult time. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Nancy Frank
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories.
Love Nancy
Becky&Lloyd Haskell
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May yous find peace through all the beautiful memories! Xo
Sheila and Gerry Smith
Sincere condolences Colleen, Brian and family.
May your memories keep you going. ❤️
Sheila and Smitty