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Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (90). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to Rock Church, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission or The Gideons. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and funeral service will be on Saturday, April 16th at 1:00 pm, both at Rock Church, 222 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville. In addition of his parents, Ray was predeceased by sisters, Ethel Brown, Shirley Wright, Winnie Ferguson, and Anna Stepharnoff brothers, George, Arthur, Roy, and Gordon (Gus). He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Foley daughters, Faith Stepharnoff and Linda Stepharnoff son, Ronald Stepharnoff, all of British Columbia also, sons, Richard (Monica), Wilmot Reginald, Alberta special grandchildren, Tyler, Alberta Chloe, Wilmot and sister-in-law, Jan Stepharnoff, Ontario. Marion always referred to him as her special gift from God. He was an exceptional husband to his wife of 44-years. Ray was a devoted Christian and a man of strong integrity. Ray served overseas in Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Norway, Lebanon and London, UK. He then transferred to the Postal Corp in 1956 and served with them until his retirement in March 1982. He first served as a member of 4 RCHA - W Battery & Black Watch Depot (1954-1956).

Ray served 32 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, joining in September 1950. Ray was the son of the late William and Eva Stepharnoff, and he the last surviving member of his immediate family. “A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone.Raymond Allan Stepharnoff, 89 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his bedside in the early hours on April 4, 2022, in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Digby County Funeral Chapel, 367 Highway #303, Digby, NS B0V 1A0 (90). Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Digby County Funeral Chapel, 367 Highway 303, Digby, NS B0V 1A0 (90). Memorial donations may be made to the Digby Fire Department or Society for the Friends of Ferals.

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Full obituary/condolences please visit: www. Arrangements have been entrusted to Digby County Funeral Chapel, (90). Ross will be held at the Digby Fire Hall Saturday, July 29th from 1-3 p.m. A Celebration of Life for the late Charles A. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in the Digby Fire Department from 1-3 pm. Of Digby, passed away on May 6, 2023, at the age of 73, in Digby General Hospital. There will be no visitation or formal funeral service. In keeping with Charles’ wishes, cremation has taken place. Mazeroll, and nurses Roxanne Jeffrey and Chris Opmaco. The family wishes to thank the 2 nd Floor medical staff at Digby General Hospital for their care and compassion, with extra special thanks to Dr. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by parents-in-law, Malcolm and Cora Oickle, brother-in-law, Malcolm Wayne Oickle sister-in-law, Ruthanne (Stewart) Oickle. His personality was larger than life, and this world was a better place with him in it.Ĭharles will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 46-years, Rosilyn (Oickle) Ross son, Reid (Deanna) Ross granddaughter, Marissa (Jolan) Young great-granddaughter, Ava brother, William Douglas (Miriam) Ross twin sister, Beverley (Donald) Delaney brothers-in-law, Gary (Diane) Oickle, Eugene Oickle sisters-in-law, Jackie Oickle, Susan (Andrew) Bezanson special nieces and nephews and his furry companions Max and Misty. Always a smile on his face, a joke on his lips, and outstretched arms, he will be remembered for his big hugs, playful teasing, and kind heart. Summers spent golfing with his buddies at the Digby Pines Golf Course upon retirement were times he looked forward to and cherished.Ĭharles’ love for his family, friends, and community was evident in everything he did. Charles also served on the Digby Water Commission and obtained Veteran Fire Fighter status with the Digby Fire Department after 17-years of service.Īn avid sportsman, Charles loved and excelled at tennis, baseball, and golf. He had a number of professions during his working years, ranging from Bank Manager with Scotia Bank for several branches, Assistant Funeral Director with Jaynes Funeral Home in Digby, and most notably Emergency Dispatch Operator with the Municipality of Digby, retiring in January 2014 after 20-years. Born in Sydney, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late William and Eva Ross.Ĭharles loved life, and he lived a full one. Ross, of Digby, passed away on May 6, 2023, at the age of 73, in Digby General Hospital. Peacefully and surrounded by family, Charles A.