Raymond Henry, 4th December 1922 - 26th September 2018. A remarkable man, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather has died peacefully at the age of 95 with Daphne, his wife of 74 years at his side, along with family and friends. Raymond (Ray) Allen was born in Ramsden Heath, Essex, England and passed away on 26th September 2018, at Senior Suites, Ravines Retirement Residence in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Ray had an unforgettable smile and a story for most occasions. He will be sorely missed by the great love of his life and his wife, Daphne Mary Collishaw, daughter Patti (Peter), grandchildren Zoe, Rupert (Sarah) and Amy, nephews Martin (Liz) and Simon and great grandchildren, Brooklyn and Oliver. He is predeceased by his sister Maureen (David), son Jerry (Dorothy Lehan) and grandson Richard. He will be forever remembered by his loving carers and friends, Marivel, Mayette and Ester. Ray was a gifted Chartered Mechanical Engineer by education and training, working in various companies in positions of increasing importance throughout his life in England. He was a peerless mentor and friend and he was a compassionate and loving family man. He made many lifelong friends who will remember him as a gracious host, guest and raconteur extraordinaire. A celebration of Ray’s life will take place at the Ravines Retirement Residence at a later date. Messages of condolence can be sent to the website: www.beechwoodottawa.ca