Raymond Louis Planques

Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2023 in the presence of Joyce, his beloved wife of 63 years. Loving father to David (Linda) Planques and Robert (Kim) Planques. Dearly loved by his grandchildren Maxwell (Danielle) Planques and Christie Planques. Great-grandfather to Charlotte “Charlie” Planques. Ray will be remembered by John Rhodes and his sons Derek (Denise) Rhodes and David Rhodes, as well as Pat Planques. Missed also by his nieces Nancy (William) Clarke, Donna Larkin, and their families. Ray was predeceased by his parents Ethel and Louis Planques; sister Dorothy and her husband Hugh Evans; sister-in-law Pat and her husband Jerry Bowman. Ray is survived by several nieces and nephews across Canada. He was a special friend of Ruth and her grandson Evan Heywood.

Ray’s career was with the Accurate Laboratories from 1920 until 1974 in the manufacturing of biological products, injectables, and sterile solutions for the veterinary field of medicine.

Ray was a member of the Dundas Street United Church from the time he was christened and served as Elder, Sunday School teacher, member of the Young Adult Fellowship, and Yesterday’s Young Adults. He was also a Cub, Scout, Rover, and Scoutmaster with Scouts Canada. Ray was a member of Jaycee’s Optimist and Civitan Clubs, was proudly the Parade Marshall of the first London Santa Claus Parade. He also volunteered at Parkwood Hospital in London.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London with words of remembrance at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial donations in Ray’s memory may be made to the Western Ontario Fish and Game Protective Association or the Dundas Street Centre United Church – Meal Program.