Peacefully, on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Niagara Health St. Catharines Site at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Margaret for 58 years. Proud Dad of Steve (Sandra), Mary (the late Brian) Murley-Parkin, Les (Toni) and Lorrie (the late Fred) Murley-Eyerley. Loving grandfather of Sabrina (Jeremy), Ryan (Kelsie) and Crystal (Chris) Murley; Paul (Kyla) and Nicholas (Tracy) Parkin; Tara (Dave) and Jessica (Brian) Murley; Nathan, Shawn (Brittany) Taylor (Jemma) and Maggie (Gabe) Eyerley. "Big Papa" to Lexy, Hanna, Emma, Jeremy, Cole, Brooke, Ella Addison, Briar, Sadie, Elizabeth, Crew, Harvey, Braden, Maya, Layne, Noel, Livy, Bria, Callie and twins due in March. Ray was predeceased by his siblings Garry (surviving spouse Zelma) and Shirley (Doug) Shade. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Ray retired as manager with the Bank of Nova Scotia after 35 years and was a member of the Merritton Lions Club. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Ray's life will be held when conditions allow. If desired, donations in Ray's memory to the Lion's Foundation of Canada Guide dogs would be appreciated.
