Trinity United Church
284 Division Street, Cobourg
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Peacefully, on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Port Hope Extendicare, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Burt). Loving father of Steven (Brenda), Jamie (Kathy Palko), Tim (Jennifer) and Joe (Nancy). Cherished grandfather of Lewis (Deniz Yildrim), Patrick, Catherine, Tina (Aaron Philipp-Muller), Ali and Christopher. Dear brother of the late Bethy (the late Paul) Ranney, Alan (Ethel), the late Jim (Donna) and brother-in-law of the late Gerry (the late Georgette) Burt, the late Brian (the late Eleanor Hart) Burt and the late Doug (Joyce) Burt. Rae will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and Paula. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church, Cobourg. Donations to YMCA Strong Kids, Cobourg Ecology Garden or Trinity United Church would be appreciated.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
Our deepest condolences to the Waring family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
Dear Aunt Marilyn and family. We are so sorry to hear of uncle Rae's passing. We have many fond memories of times spent visiting you in Cobourg, and hope that all the good memories you have of Rae will sustain you in the months ahead. We will all miss him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Dear Marilyn and Family, Our condolences on Rae's passing. Fond memories of meeting Rae and Marilyn many years ago when they started a Youth Group at Trinity United Church. Thinking of you at this sad time, Lauren and Bruce Maclean
Marilyn. We are sorry to hear that Rae has passed away. We had many happy times with you and Rae over the years.
So sorry for your loss. I just heard about Rae's passing this week and was sorry to miss the celebration of life. Rae was must first supervisor at General Foods back in '75. We had a great work group. Our thoughts are with the family.
Kind thoughts for Rae's family at this time of loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Marilyn & family, Our sincere condolences to you & your family on Rae's passing. You have both contributed so much to the community with your care & concern for others. Lots of wonderful memories & accomplishments you shared together. Sincerely, Karen & Joan Chalovich
My deepest condolences on the passing of Rae. I had the pleasure of getting to know him while involved in Willow Beach Field Naturalists. His memory will remain alive in your hearts.
Steve, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I spoke to him at one of my appointments at the hospital when he was volunteering and once when we met out on a walk My condolences Earl
I am so sorry for your loss. Filling Travel Gaps
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Dear Marilyn and Family. So sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Garth, Susan and Graham Beer
Fond memories of last visit to Canada with Rae & Marilyn at Joe & Nancy's place on the lake. Love to Marilyn & kind thoughts in your loss. Rae was a funny & clever guy.
Marilyn and family. We are so sorry to hear of Rae’s passing.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Deepest sympathy Marilyn, Steve, James, Tim, Joe for this loss. Rae was such a kind and gentle man. We have such fond memories of him and your entire family from our time spent at Rice Lake, the house and beach in Cobourg, and at family reunions. Be at peace, Rae. Sharon, Kieron, and Ryan
Marilyn and Family. We extend our deepest sympathy of the passing of Rae.Remember all the dedication he had to so many Rotary projects. He will be missed. Hang on to all your cherished memories. Rick and Barb
Marilyn, we offer our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family at this difficult time. Rae’s ready smile, wise advice, willing hand and determination will be sadly missed in our community and beyond. Shirley and Bill
Our sincere sympathy to Marilyn and family. We have shared many good times together and will miss Rae's sharp wit and good humour. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. A memorial donation has been sent to Trinity United Church.
With our sincere condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with Rae in the Research Dept. of General Foods many years ago.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
Our sympathies to Marilyn and the rest of Rae's Family. Rae was a supportive mentor to me at General Foods, and both Alma and I admire his efforts to aid the settlement of refugees in our country. He will be fondly remembered by both of us.
Steve and to the Waring Family. Very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Dave
Marilyn and family: Rae’s gift of giving has and will be celebrated by people of all ages around the world. Our sincere sympathy to your whole family. Barb and Ron Swallow
Steve, sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Carole and me send our condolences to you and the Waring family. I have kind memories of you and your family beginning with the youth group at Trinity United Church. Bless you all. John and Carole Oosterhof
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Dear Marilyn and family. We are so sorry to hear of Rae's passing. We have such wonderful memories of our time with him and we know what a dedicated husband and father he was. We hope those wonderful times and memories will help sustain you through this difficult time. Our community is also a better place for the dedication Rae gave to so many groups. Our deepest sympathy. Tony and Carol
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
Steve - my sincere condolences to you and all of your family on your loss.
We are thinking of you...Mrs Waring, Steve, Jamie, Tim, Joe and all of your loved ones. Rae was a great guy...he always had time to talk, was very intelligent and had an incredible sense of humour. He will be missed, our thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Waring family at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
On behalf of the NHH Auxiliary, we wish to extend our sincere condolences and sympathy on the passing of Rae. A volunteer at NHH for eight years (2015-2023) he offered his support, kindness and efforts as a volunteer in the Diagnostic Imaging department as well as in the Day Surgery department. A valued member of the volunteer team, Rae will be missed.
Marilyn and family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Rae. My condolence.
I offer my sincere condolences to Steve, Jamie, Tim and Joe and your respective families on the passing of your father.
Rae leaves a legacy behind him of a devoted husband, father and community builder who will be sorely missed. It was our privilege to know him. Sending love to the family.
So sorry to hear your sad news. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Much love to you all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Federation of University Women - Northumberland Scholarship Trust
Marilyn, may you and your family be comforted by your memories and the knowledge that Rae's suffering has now ceased and he is with God.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Our deepest sympathy on uncle Ray's passing. I have such fond memories of visiting Marilyn and Ray while our family visited Rice lake every summer.
To the Warings I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Rae. He was a kind man and such a good person in so many ways. Mom and Ian really enjoyed his company anytime they could. Aunt Marilyn, I am thinking of you and your family, he will be missed by all who knew him. Love, Patty
Marilyn and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Both you and Rae hold a special place in our hearts and notice of Rae's passing is very sad news. He will be dearly missed.
Marilyn - we were so sorry to hear of Rae's passing. Have fond memories of get-togethers with you people at Harry and Carol Knappers over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Condolences to Marylin and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. My dad worked with Rae for many years at Kraft General Foods as did my Mom. I had the pleasure of working along side Rae when we volunteered for the Town of Cobourg documenting trees on private property. I later had a few chats with Rae while visiting my Mom at Extendicare. He was sharp and it was so nice to share various memories of the past. I hope good memories of Rae comfort you. From Sharon and Carol Lynn
Our deepest condolences to Marilyn and family on the passing of Rae. He was such a fine man who gave of his time and talents for important causes. He will be so dearly missed. Vern and Pat
Dear Marilyn and family, my deepest condolences to all of you. Rae was a good man and will always be remembered with respect and fondness. A memorial donation will be given to Trinity United Church where, over the years, Rae gave so much of his time, his intelligence and his fellowship. We are grateful for him and also for you….Love Lynda
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Ecology Garden
Sorry to hear about Rae’s passing. Thinking of the entire family during this difficult time Bob & Pat
Marilyn and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Treasure the memories. Barb & George
Aunt Marilyn, “boys” and your families. We are so sorry for your loss. Rae was such a good guy, quick with a smile and laugh. My favourite uncle- don’t tell the others! Hugs to you all. Christine and Paul Eliott
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Marilyn & family, Rene & I are so sorry for your loss. May Rae RIP
To Marilyn and family, We are deeply saddened to hear about Raes passing. We were honored to provide our care services for Rae during his time of need. We are thinking about you in this difficult time, Our deepest sympathy. Jamesi, Becca, and Meg Compassionate Heart Home Care
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
YMCA of Northumberland - Strong Kids Campaign
To you Marilyn and all your family, Carolyn and I extend our deepest sympathy. Through our time in Cobourg you always formed part of our family and church life. Sharing annual Christmas cards and updates were always anticipated. A wonderful unexpected meeting on the beach in Saint Augustine Florida. The many gatherings in your home in Cobourg. Rae will forever be remembered in our hearts. All our love Stan and Carolyn
Condolences to all my family :( uncle Rae was my favorite uncle, always reminded me of my dad! He was so kind, and I will always remember him with a grin on his face :) God bless you all. Lots of love Dave Waring
Dear Marilyn and Family, We are thinking about you in this tough time. Rae was such a nice uncle and I know he will be missed. Love Dave, Jane and Nash
Dear Marilyn and Family, Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Rae "Fought the Good Fight" and his accomplishments in life will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Bob and Linda Marr
Marilyn and the Waring Family, We were so sad to hear of Rae's passing. His friendship meant the world to our Dad, who valued him greatly. We are so sorry for your loss and hope that your memories of him will provide some solace during your grief. The Hubbs Family.
Marilyn, Frank and I are so sorry to hear of Rae’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time Christine and Frank
We are sorry to learn of Rae’s passing. Our condolences to Marilyn and all the family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
Marilyn and family - Rod and I are so sorry to hear about Rae. Sending love and hugs.
Dear Waring Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Rae -- your partner in life, Aunt Marilyn, fabulous dad to the "boys" and, we are sure, an adored grandfather. He was a lovely man and we will remember him fondly. Love, Gina and Tim
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Trinity United Church
My thoughts are with the Waring family at this time of great loss.
Dear Marilyn and family We were so sorry to hear of Raes passing. Our deepest sympathy Stephen and Karen Cortesis