In Celebration of

Raymond Alderic Pillon

July 10, 1926 -  August 1, 2019

With heavy hearts we announce that after more than 93 years of living and loving, Ray passed from this world peacefully and with dignity. Born and raised in Windsor Ontario to Alexine and Theophile Pillon, he was brother to Gloria, Victor and James.

Raymond entered university at age 16 and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit. In 1950 he married Eileen Corriveau. Together, they were blessed with four children, Gregory (Jacquie), Paul (Kelly), Kathryn (Bob) and Jacqueline. Moving from Windsor to Michigan to London and finally to Mississauga, family was always the focus of their lives. Each of their 6 grandchildren, Charles, Mischa, Jocelyn, Cameron, Erik and Daniel were cherished and celebrated.

When Eileen passed on in 2001, Ray filled the tremendous void by remaining active in his church and playing trumpet in 2 big bands, most notably, Sophisticated Swing. He was proud to be playing the music he loved.

In 2004, Ray married Evelyn Costigan and they began a new and exciting chapter of his life. Travelling the world, they shared amazing adventures. At home in Canada or Florida, social events kept them busy; Bridge nights, Probus meetings, weekly snooker games and breakfast with “the boys”, were only some of the things on his calendar. He was grateful for and treasured his friendships. His was a life well lived and he will be sorely missed.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 2300 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga ON L5L 3T6 with visitation starting at 9:45 a.m.

Donations in Raymond’s memory can be made to the Parkinson Society Canada.

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Mary and Grant (Family friends)

Entered August 5, 2019 from Kingston

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Raymond. We know this strong, talented, and loving man will be widely missed.
All of you are in our thoughts.

Pat and Harry Zientek (Niece)

Entered August 6, 2019 from Pleasant Ridge Mi

Rest in peace uncle Ray. Lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️

Mary and Vince Casey (friend)

Entered August 7, 2019 from qualicum beach

Thinking of you and wishing you comfort as you remember Ray. We knew him for a short time, and always looked forward to seeing him when we were in Florida.

John R Broadhead (Ex Kiwanian)

Entered August 7, 2019 from Beamsville ON

Those were happy years Ella and I shared as Kiwanians. Lovely dedicated community minded people that I was proud to call friends. Freemasonry is now my focus. My son John and his son Colton are also masons. My sincere condolences Evelyn. John B. xo

Gina and Bob Barlow (Friends)

Entered August 7, 2019 from Mississauga

Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family. We will miss the presence of Ray a truly loveable and kind man.

Fondly, Bob and Gina

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