Raymond Wells

Obituary of Raymond Charles Wells

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond C. Wells on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Raymond passed away peacefully at the age of 88, with his loving daughter by his side. Born on August 10, 1926 in Point de Bute, N.B., he was the son of the late Aylesford and Allie Loretta (Trenholm) Wells. Raymond was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #26, in Sackville, N.B. He worked at Enterprise Foundry for 35 years and when it closed was employed as Commissionaire at various local establishments. He was a devoted husband for 67 years, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, who will be sadly missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him. Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley (Estabrooks) Wells; his four sons, Stephen of Cambridge, Ontario, Stanley (Darlene) of Sackville, N.B., Douglas (Diane) of Greenwood, BC and Timothy (Donna) of Sackville, N.B.; his daughter, Pat (Dale) Miner of Aulac, N.B.; his foster daughter, Katherine Richard of Sackville, N.B.; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Rita Morice of Sackville, N.B.; his brother, Everette (Lynn) of Sussex, N.B. and by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Raymond was pre-deceased by his three brothers, William, Harold and Ronald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (506) 364-8188. In keeping with Raymond’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service at this time. Donations In memory of Raymond may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Fund, the Canadian Diabetic Association or to the charity of one’s choice.