Carson, Raymond

(1935-2014) - Raymond passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Audrey Carson. Dear father of Tony (Sam). Also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eugene Kirkham of Ottawa, June Kirkham of Smiths Falls, Vivian Kehoe of Perth, ON, Mary (Allen MacNamee), Patsy Thompson of New Market and Jim Kirkham (Debbie) of Kingston. Predeceased by his parents David and Edith Carson. He will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Raymond retired from the Ontario Provincial Police as Staff Sargent after 32 years on the force.  He was responsible for Ontario Provincial Police K9 unit for many years and was the handler of Cloud 1, Cloud 2 and Cloud 3. Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Rd on Saturday May 31st from 11 am until 11:30am. A celebration of his life will follow at 11:30 am at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Ontario Parkinson`s Foundation in memory of Raymond will be gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences at www.hillsidefuneral.ca `` We will miss you most who loved you best``.