It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Cardinal on April 19, 2025.
Ray is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Sue Harrison. Father of Christine (Robert Emblem), Marc (Françoise Tenorio) and Dominique. Stepfather to Patrick and Adrian Humphreys. Brother of Marcelle and nephews Michel, Pierre and niece, Julie Quinlan.
Proud grandfather to Luke, Peter, Amanda and Robert Emblem, Emanuelle and Olivia Estephan and Zoë Cardinal. Great grandfather to Max Estephan-Spano.
Ray was a remarkable athlete and excelled in kayaking. He was a National k-4 champ as a young man and returned to competing in his 60s, winning gold medals at world masters competitions.
Ray was also an avid dog lover. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in his name to the SPCA Emergency—we must work together - SPCA de Montréal (click here)
A Celebration of Life to be announced later with details to follow.
Raymond Cardinal
1938-2025
Les condoléances à la famille
Dear family, How very sad that Ray has passed away! Our deepest condoleances to all of you. Love, Marjolijn & Geert
My dear friend Ray , we will miss your jokes, laughter, calls, and e mails at all hours. We were tennis partners and he would say stories in all our doubles tournaments, am sure we won 1 or 2 of them. Ray when entering the Club if you were there, I knew à fun time was to be had. Chrissy, he boasted about you and Robert and the children, we will miss him, and am sure all of NDG and those dogs he loved. Our deepest condoléance to the family and to Sue. Serge et Manon
C’est avec une grande tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de Ray. Ray a été mon partenaire de simple pendant plusieurs années. On avait beaucoup de plaisir quand il avait la gentillesse de ne pas trop faire d’amortis. Il me faisait rire en me racontant ses blagues et ses anecdotes divertissantes. On partageait tous les deux un amour profond pour les animaux, moi les chats et lui les chiens. Tu vas beaucoup me manquer. J’espère que tous les chiens que tu as promenés et aimés vont t’accompagner et te rendre leur amour dans l’au-delà. Mes sincères condoléances à toute sa famille. Lyne Chartrand
It was quite a shock to learn of Ray’s passing. He was a vital, athletic and energetic man, and a fixture of life at the Monkland Tennis Club. He was a man of strong opinions and a love of old-style jokes. I’ll miss him.
It was quite a shock to learn of Ray’s passing. He was a vital, athletic and energetic man, and a fixture of life at the Monkland Tennis Club. He was a man of strong opinions and a love of old-style jokes. I’ll miss him.
So very sad to hear of beloved Ray’s passing. So many years passed seeing Ray walking his dog, sometimes dogs, playing fun tennis with him, having him stop by our store in Westmount Square to say hi! And just connect — I am deeply saddened and give my family’s deep condolences for the family’s loss. Sincerely Monica, Jeff, Nick (Dalia), Jason (Eli) & Charlotte (Paul).
Dear Chrissy Please accept our deepest condolences following your beloved father’s passing. Very hard and sad to see such a vibrant man and lifelong athlete pass. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dez and Chris
Deepest condolences to Rays family, he would speak with such pride of his children. He was an inspiring athlete and always ready to share a story. Vito and I had the pleasure of playing tennis with him and he sharing coaching advice on our game. He will be missed and well remembered.
Deepest condolences to Rays family, he would speak with such pride of his children. He was an inspiring athlete and always ready to share a story. Vito and I had the pleasure of playing tennis with him and he sharing coaching advice on our game. He will be missed and well remembered.
I remember Ray being a very funny man! I seem to remember he had nicknames for everyone! My love to you and your families. The loss of a loved one is always difficult. Life is precious, we must try and make the best of it and remember to always find ways to laugh!
Chrissy and family, Please accept our most sincere condolences. While we would see Ray at family occasions, we really got to know him more when he came by to walk Jessie in her early years. They both lit up whenever they saw each other and I know it was more than the pieces of bacon he would save for her from his breakfast. I have no doubt she has bounded up to him with her tail wagging as they reunite. Sending you all much love - Susan, Marc, Kate, Matthew and Evan
Christine my sincere condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace with all those beautiful dogs in heaven. 😘