Obituary of Raymond Laverne Brubacher

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Passed away at home on Friday August 23^rd, 2024 after a courageous battle with ALS. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gladys(Brubacher), children Jeremy Brubacher (Wendy), Annette Foley (Michael), Rachel Holthof (Benjamin), Melissa Cressman (Andrew). Also survived by grandchildren Patrick, Braeden, and Moira Brubacher, Nathaniel and Margaret “Maggie” Holthof, Elizabeth “Evan”, and Daniel Cressman, his siblings David, Robert, and Anne Brubacher, and sister-in-law Mary Kuepfer. He will be missed by his fur grandbabies Storm and Gunner Foley, and Coco Cressman.

Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Margaret Brubacher, and Milt Good, parents-in-law Elias and Elizabeth Brubacher, sister-in-law Viola Brubacher, his brothers-in-law Ralph Brubacher, and Elwood Kuepfer, and his niece Tracey Bauer.

Ray was born on a farm on the west side of Kitchener. He was a lifelong and very active member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, helping with the cemetery, the church sound system, participating in bowling, and slow pitch and other activities.

He had a lifelong career as a master electrician, and led by example with his incredible work ethic. At various times all his kids worked in the family business and learned from him. Ray played an invaluable role in overseeing the electrical needs of the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale for many decades. He was a man of few words, but always present. He was a deeply committed family man. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends at his favourite vacation place, Chesley Lake Camp.

Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St S, Waterloo, on Wednesday August 28^th from 2-4pm, and 7-9pm. Private interment will take place prior to service on Thursday.  Celebration of Life will be held at Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St W, Waterloo on Thursday August 29^th, at 2pm. A reception will follow.

A livestream and recording of the service will be made available on Ray’s tribute page at www.erbgood.com

Special thanks to the Erb Street church community for all their support over the years. Thank you to Dr. Shoesmith of London Health Sciences, as well as the teams at Hospice Waterloo Region and Home Care.

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to Hospice Waterloo Region, and the Mennonite Central Committee, or a charity of your choice may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St S, Waterloo, and at www.erbgood.com