Obituary of Raymond McLeod

McLeod, Raymond Francis - 96, of Annapolis Royal, passed away June 21, 2014, in Annapolis Royal Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal. Born in Wittenburg, Colchester County, he was a son of the late Norman and Viola (Ellis) McLeod. Raymond fought in the Second World War and was a member of the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment. He was an unassuming man who was quiet, loving, caring and who was generous to everyone. He enjoyed his job as a heavy equipment operator; he had a lifelong fascination with how machinery worked. Raymond enjoyed woodworking and making birdhouses. He is survived by his daughter, Frances Rafuse; two grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Rita Taylor, Ethel McIsaac and Shirley Stewart. He was predeceased by his wife, Katie (Frame); son-in-law, Philip Rafuse; sisters, Thelma Meadows, Doris Mitchell, Beulah Baker, and Hilda Higgins; brothers, Howard, Elroy and one in infancy. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Kaulbach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Annapolis Royal. A graveside service will be held, 11:30am, Friday July 4, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lequille, with Rev. Elisabeth Bachem officiating. Donations in memory may be sent to St. George & St. Andrew's United Church, Annapolis Royal. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home for the wonderful care they gave Raymond during his stay. On line condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com