Culliton: Raymond Martin Patrick
It is with great sadness that we announce that our father, Raymond Martin Patrick Culliton, in his 95th year passed away peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston with family by his side on Saturday December 18th, 2021. Dad enjoyed and lived a full life. He loved his family, his farm in Loretto and found joy in volunteering and community involvement. Ray was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Marty Williams). Loving father of 7 children; Colleen (late Dr. Ian Rogers), Karen (Jamie) McCague, Wade (Jennifer), Marty (Guy) Aubin, Mary Beth Osburn, Raymond and Matthew (Irene). He will be sadly missed by his 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Fred (Lorraine), and the late Margaret (Peter) Walsh.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 from 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, 2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Colgan, L0G 1W0 at 11:00am on Wednesday December 22nd, 2021 followed by interment in St. James Cemetery, Colgan. To view a recording of Mass, please click here to be taken to our Facebook page. For many years Dad volunteered with Matthews House Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations made in Dad’s memory to Matthews House Hospice, Alliston, 131 Wellington Street East Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1G7, (705) 435-7218. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Susan, Deborah and Sheila Leach says
To the Culliton Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father Ray. Thinking of you.
Sheila, Deborah and Susan Leach
Pat James says
I was distressed to read about Ray’s passing this past week. I worked with Ray while he volunteered at Matthews House Hospice, and he was such a gift to everyone who he met while volunteering. He volunteered well into a ripe ol’ age, teaching me that you are never too old to give back. He will always be remembered with great affection. My condolances to the family.
Lucy Byrne (nee Keogh) and family says
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Mr. Culliton was such a lovely person. I had the honour of babysitting at a few of your beautiful family weddings at the farm and they were the highlight of my summer! May he rest in peace.
Jim and Shirley Hanrahan says
To the Culliton family,
We express our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father.
Kim Dermott says
Our condolences to the entire family. A kind gentle man who spent many hours visiting. Marty and Ray were lovely and created a great family . I think he took great pleasure in his home family and of course his sheep.
What a legacy !
Tracey Lee White says
Love and prayers
Barb, David Bricknell and Family says
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dad.
Mary Hetherington says
Karen & Family
I am so sorry for your loss – your dad was a wonderful human being and such a shining light to one and all. We are sad he is gone but so thankful for his time here.
Valerie Tripp says
My deepest sympathy to you Karen and all the family. I am so grateful that I was able to recently share a little time with Ray at Kingsmere before his move to Beeton. He, as always, willing to offer his strong thoughts and great humour at any opportunity. I really enjoyed our brief, but unfortunately infrequent meetings, A true gentleman, highly regarded by many, who will miss him dearly. Valerie
Shirley Morrow says
We are so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome man. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone. If you needed help with anything he was your man. We will keep you all in our prayers.God bless. Nolin and Shirley Morrow
Margo & John Cooney says
Ray was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to see and share stories with. His smile would light up a room and his laugh was contagious. He lived and loved his family, his farm and his community. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in Peace Ray. You have earned your reward in heaven.
To the family we want to express our heartfelt condolences for the loss of this pillar in your family. Although he may be gone, his legacy lives on in all of you.
Toby Witte says
Karen and family. My heart is so broken for all if you at this sad time. Your dad was a ray of the brightest sunshine. As I would sit and talk to him at the retirement home he would certainly not hesitate to tell me what he thought and then we would laugh. God has received a very special angel. You are all in my thoughts at this time.
marc ronan says
Sincere condolences to all of the Culliton family from the Ronan’s. It seems appropriate that Ray passed at Christmas time when family’s are together and grateful.
Bob and Julie Eagan says
To the Culliton Clan,
Heart felt condolences to the entire family in the loss of a great man.
At last united with Marty. Many great family times remembered. A fiendish,
infectious smile and allot of laughs. Another pillar of the community is lost.
Bob and Julie Eagan
Sam and Sharen Keenan says
Karen, Jamie and families
Ray was always a great supporter of community events
And very helpful when it came to community politics, Ray always had an iron in the fire to try something new, we enjoyed some of Rays special birthdays with his family and friends. He will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with you and the families.
Sam and Sharen
Camilla Martin says
To the entire Culliton family: Bruce and I were very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing – we have many fond memories from our “growing up” years – when Wade and Rod were friends and Raymond and Kathy as well – Marg and Ray were alway special friends to our family. Those connections from so long ago……Please accept our sincere condolences to all of your family – your parents were both such great people – salt of the earth. If it were not for Covid, I would gladly join you at the funeral but our family is a little vulnerable right now. Please know the high esteem we held your Dad in. Fondly, Bruce and Camilla (Bowie) Martin
Tim McGowan says
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. My siblings and I have many fond memories of attending at the “Culliton Farm” for family weddings hosted by Uncle Ray (and Aunt Mart) and, in later years, watching Uncle Ray hold court at Culliton family reunions. My sincere condolences to all of the Culliton cousins.
Tim and Mary Anna McGowan
Theresa, Karen, Larry Keogh and Pattie Campbell says
To the Culliton Family
You know we never thought Ray would die, he was so resilient and was always extremely positive no matter the pain. He was an angel in the Community touching a multitude of people.
At many a social with Ray and Marty and Barb and George, you could just sit back and enjoy the bartering between George and Ray– whether it was politics or who worked the hardest ,many a laugh filled the room. From a very successful business man to a great farmer he brought endless talents and enjoyment to our Community . His Involvment and social interaction will be dearly missed. May God Bless all of You.
Theresa , Karen, Larry Keogh and Pattie Campbell
Gerald and Michelle Coyles says
Dear Karen and Family: Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. May your memories give you comfort now and always. Thinking of you and sending you hugs Karen.
Michelle (Aikins) Coyles
John King and Family says
Fond memories of a great man and his wonderful family.
Ivor & Ginny Cathcart says
We are so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful shining light in our world. Ray was always so happy to meet others and share stories.We enjoyed many years of great chats. He and Marty were a wonderful pair and their joy of each other always showed. Their reunion in heaven will be filled with joy and dancing. We love you Ray and your impact on this community means so very much. We are holding you all in our prayers and in our hearts.
Dave Pellarin says
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences go out to you and your family.
Beatriz Baumfeld says
To all the Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I would like to add: Those we love do not go away
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Klaus and Beatriz Baumfeld
John & Diane Harrett says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time – Ray was truly a great man and gentleman – he will be missed.
Sannie McInnis says
The world has lost a wonderful light. I have such good memories of Ray. I loved when he responded to the question “How are you?” With “If I was any better I’d be twins!” It never failed to brighten my day to have a great conversation about ethics or politics with him!
When my late husband Al was in Matthews House during his final two weeks of life, he stayed in the Ray Culliton room and we and everyone who visited were made so aware of the great contribution he made to the establishment of such a wonderful facility.
I have moved away from the area and therefore will be unable to attend but I am thinking of you all.
Deepest condolences to Karen and family in your loss and
Thank you, Ray!
Carol Would says
Heartfelt condolences to my Culliton cousins on the passing of dear uncle Ray.
He leaves us with many fond memories of the farm and family reunions. Hold tight to the lifetime of memories you have of your dad and Mart, and take comfort in knowing that they are together once again.
With deepest sympathy,
Carol and Marty Would
Marie McKillican says
Sincere sympathy to all. Loved your Dad and Mom, they were great people. I worked a lot of shifts with Mom and volunteered with Dad. Hugs from Marie
Ed Carney says
Condolences to the Culliton family. Ray was a fellow De La Salle alumni and he always had a warm friendly greeting for everyone.
Martina Keogh says
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather! George and I had many happy, memorable occasions on the farm with Ray, Marg and family!
The Adjala shepherd has gone to greener pastures! Rest In Peace, Ray!
Due to Covid, I will not be able to attend the wake or Mass.
Vanessa says
We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are sending you lots of love.
Love,
Quinn, Jeremias, Jeremy and Vanessa
Bob and Margaret Milligan says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you during this time.
Bob and Marg Milligan & Family
Lareina Marsi says
You were my ray of sunshine. Always happy to prepare your meals. You will be missed.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
To all of the Culliton Family
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
John Dancause says
Wade and Culliton cousins: Some of you may recall your Dad helping me cut my teeth on farming life at your place in Loretto in the mid-60’s as a youngster…and that’s about as far as I got! Seriously, he was a self-made man who courageously took a chance with his family forsaking city life for that of farming and country living and never looked back. We know you’ll be comforted by the many fond memories of he and your Mom. Please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time and know that we are thinking of you. Unfortunately, due to present circumstances we are unable to attend the funeral.
John and Debbie Dancause
Kathy Panchuk says
I have fond memories of the farm and Ray’s entourage of farm animals, great and small. He was always eager to ‘show and tell’ a story or two about the many sheep he shepherd over the years. Such a gentle man and well respected within his community. Our deepest condolences to all of the Cullitons.
Kathy and Jim Panchuk
Perth, Ont
Marisa Vega says
Karen,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Ray. I remember the good times at the home in Alliston where I worked, and was thrilled that I could still see him as he joined Matthews House Men’s group.
My thoughts are with you and your siblings Karen.
Marisa Vega
Matthews House Hospice
Leslie Stewart says
I am so saddened to hear this news. Your dad was an awesome man. I so enjoyed the many years I was fortunate enough to have been welcomed into his home and entertained so splendidly by him and his “clan”. My absolute favourite memory was a visit to the farm not long after he had a hip replacement. He was in very fine form. I asked if it was a big scar….he got up off his chair, dropped his pants to show me……needless to say, as we were all in tears from laughter, your mom was none too impressed. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to you all. ❤️
Jim McCormick says
I am saddened by your loss but happy for your Mother, I know she was there to welcome him home and bring him to the peace your Father so richly deserves. I was always amazed at Ray’s determination and drive to be his best and also inspire all around him to do theirs. Another of the greats is gone.
Your flock will be fine.
Slumber soundly.
Wilma and Peter Carney says
So sad to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great friend to our parents.
I’m sure our dad and mom have a seat waiting for him at the eucher table with Marty.
Brian McKenzie says
On behalf of the staff and students of Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School I offer condolences to Marty and family on the passing of Mr. Culliton. We are deeply saddened for you and hope our prayers will offer you some comfort in your time of grief.
– Brian McKenzie, Principal
Jannette Kollhosser Juneau says
Ray my deep condolences to you and your family during this super sad time. Please know that I’m here for you in the upcoming days ahead.
Juanita Shaw says
I’m so sorry to here of Ray’s passing. He was a great guy, the SHEEP BARRON of Loretto. He will always be remembered because of his community work n the help he gave to everyone. He had a great laugh n smile. He loved his sheep, donkey, lama n his faithful dogs. He’ll be remembered as the city guy who moved his family to the country, up on the windiest hill, with no farming experience. Lol. Sorry I can’t be there, but do know, Ray n all of you are in my prayers. Condolences
Randy McCullough says
It is hard to lose……… But your Dad and Mom are together again for ever…..
Valerie Fitzgerald says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Culliton family.
The Dermott Family
Rick, Rob, Valerie
Jessica and Alex Rae says
We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Ray’s passing, and we’re very Lucky that he got to meet Jack a few years ago. We hope you find comfort in the many years of wonderful memories and wish we could attend the funeral, but due to today’s climate instead send our love and condolences.