Obituaries

Condolences

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  02/07/2025

  Shelley Anderson

  There are many beautiful quotes about great men and how they are never forgotten and this is true of you. Long before I had the honour of actually meeting you, I had been regaled with tales of your invincibility, your vast knowledge of all things, your wisdom and great advice (along with the fact that you could bleed a water heating better than I could). Yes, your daughter spoke of you in a manner that left me thinking, "damn, my best friend's father is a super hero!". I imagined you 10 feet tall and bullet proof. In reality you came up a "little short" in height department but you truly were her super hero. I expected to be intimidated upon first meeting you but instead you made me laugh so hard my face hurt. Your sarcastic quick wit never disappointed and never changed. I'll never tell my dad, but between us, my kids wanted their very own gumbo. You were always so great with them when you certainly didn't have to be. Of course, that was just part of who you were and why you were so loved. And you were loved deeply. And yes, she's a grown woman, but I know your girl wasn't ready to lose her daddy. I know it's at least a 2 person Job, but I promise to try to keep her safe for you. Rest easy Superman.

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  02/05/2025

  Jessica Wallage

  There could never be someone more amazing than Gumbo (Granddad) in this entire world. I look up to and respect Gumbo more than anyone else in the world even with his passing he's still number one for me. Growing up, you never wanted to disappoint him because he was just beyond amazing and it felt like you were doing him wrong if you weren't doing your best. Being the first Grandbaby I was absolutely spoiled by him, especially since my mom named me after his Mom (so Mama wouldn't be beaten half to death for having me at 19) -- Growing up whatever I wanted I got (If this sounds spoiled then good because I was incredibly loved and it deserves to be said since my Gumbo never made a big deal out of all the things he did for us), be it a new bike, or a vanity dresser (which has been passed on to my sister Kenzie), the 'over and under bed' (bunk beds) as I would call it when I was little -- and support in anything I wanted to do, I remember being in grade 10 and being offered the chance to go on a humans rights trip with my school to Washington DC, and my Gumbo paid for the whole trip and gave me spending money-- Any support I needed I knew I had Gumbo and mom in my corner, which growing up felt like I had the biggest baddest superheroes batting for me. -- But it wasn't just in these ways my Gumbo was there for me... When I was a toddler, I would sleepwalk, and my gumbo had to help Jessi proof the house to soothe my mother's worries.. I went missing in the woods in Mount Uniacke and mom tells me every time while everyone was out looking for me, my Gumbo was on his way home and heard the news on the radio and just kept thinking "I hope that's not my grandbaby.." -- I split my foot open on a box cutter growing up- first thing my mom did was call my Gumbo instead of an ambulance because she needed the person she could call anytime to save her, and he did-- every time mom called; Gumbo was to the rescue. He drove from Mount Uniacke all the way to Dartmouth to take us to the IWK. Every time my Gumbo visited for a cup of tea (which both he and I enjoy more sugar than tea from what I remember) he'd have us reach into his magic pocket-- he always had on this button-up dress shirt with a pocket and that pocket always had 20$s for my sisters and me, and if we had friends over it had 20$s in it for them too. Every Halloween he had cases of pop and full chocolate bars to hand out to kids, one of the most popular stops for sure for any kid. I always was so excited to go trick or treating in Mount Uniacke just because showing Gumbo my costume and being able to relax in the warm woodstove-burning home felt amazing after running the roads in snow pants and costume. I have so many memories and stories I could tell about this man and how much he will be missed by all of us but I fear I'm writing too much and will try and wrap up. Just like how I miss going to the house in Mount Uniacke or riding in your big truck, or driving in your car, I'm going to miss going to the nursing home to see you now too. I'll miss telling you about school or work, I'll miss your funny faces when I say you love me more, I'll miss your hugs and kisses, and I'll miss your voice and how you made me feel safe and cared for, I'll miss the stories about you saving a gas station and getting free coffee for life, and how you stood up to people for the right reasons and saved those in need as much as you could, how you fought in your union meetings for what you thought was best (where you'd also get kicked out because of the toy cat you'd bring that makes loud meowing noises-- mom told me you'd always play it when someone said something stupid) I'm going to really miss you Gumbo, everything I've learned from you or about you has made me want to be better, to work hard and be stronger. You are the biggest part of who I am today, and I'm so thankful for the love I've received from you and the lessons I've learned by being your grandbaby. Heaven took my superhero, I'm sure they need someone like him up there, but I really do wish we could have kept you a little longer. My heart has a little you-shaped hole in it that may never fully heal, Thank you for teaching me, loving me, and being there for me. As I go forward in life I'll constantly, every day, think about whether or not my Gumbo would be proud of me, and I hope you will be. I'll take care of mom for you, so don't worry about her too much, I love you Gumbo. Missing you always. Rest easy.

• 02/04/2025

  Lisa Walters

  Ray was a light at the end of my day, many times!.Working the night shift at Saint Vincent's, his feed would be one if the last things I would do before my shift ended just before 7. He would always chat about all of you, what you were doing and who you were doing it with;) I knew about new grand babies and all the extra treats you would all bring. He knew the "night shift" crew could always use a smile at the end of our duty. And yes, he got me with the groan or a boo once or twice while connecting him!! I'd always tease that he was a little bugger and got me to tell him stories of when he was younger and such a joker:) I'll never forget his answer when I'd say, hey stranger! What's new? And he would reply, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, New York...and we would giggle together. Ray was that special resident that we all want to have, thank you for sharing him and yourselves with all of us at Saint Vincent's. He will truly be missed.

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  01/31/2025

  Sydnie Dominix

  Having conway growing up as a father, he always talked about his dad and the memories they had together. Whether it was bread pancakes or life lessons that he learned and kept. I remember him always showing up to our house with lots of junk, always wishing my siblings and I a happy birthday or even the visits we took to see him. He was a great man and even better father. He will be missed dearly. -Sydnie Dominix

• 01/31/2025

  Conway Wallage

  Dad always was helping me out with my cars. I didn't know how to do anything with cars. He fixed my first car so many times he would say if he wins the lottery that he would buy me a new one and build a pipe bomb to blow up that old mercury topaz.

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  01/31/2025

  Grayson Wallage

  I loved going to visit you and telling you the new way I was making money or how strong my work ethic was and I can remember back on how proud of me you were. Every time I went to visit you I'd always bring you a bag of cheezies and we would always share and have really orange fingers afterwards. We always would bring you a few break opens hoping for you to win the lottery which is something you always deserved. Whenever you won some money you would always insist on giving it to me to have the money because I would need it more than you. I remember every holiday no matter if it was Father's Day, Christmas, Easter or birthday, I'd always pick out a nice card and be there at your side. Missing you so much

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  01/31/2025

  Debbie,Ian and Richard Cummins

  Our condolences to the Wallage family.May your dad RIP.So sorry to hear of your loss.

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  01/31/2025

  Carol Bishop

  Raymond was a amazing father and grandfather We are so sorry for the family loss ❤️

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  01/31/2025

  Martin Blais

  I'm so sorry to hear this news. I have so many great moments of Raymond. Growing up good friends of his son Conway, Raymond was always there to teach us life lessons. Ones that I can appreciate to this day. We are very saddened by the loss. Condolences from our family to yours.

• 01/31/2025

  Tina Quinlan

  My deepest Condolences to the Wallage Family. May you find the strength & love through this difficult time. Sending lots of love to all from Dino/ Tina Quinlan. (Ottawa,ON)

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  01/31/2025

  Lee-Ann Wallage

  I remember when Conway and I moved into our new home and Raymond came to visit. He had a brand new dehumidifier with him because he thought we could use it. Christmas we would find him dropping off far too much Christmas junk food for the kids haha. Which he loved seeing them excited to get all of it. He was a kind, giving man who loved his family dearly. He will be missed

• 01/31/2025

  Conway Wallage

  I remember when I would come home with friends in the summer. Dad would be suntanning on his lounge chair. Though he would be wearing his speedo. My friends would be uncomfortable and I would be laughing and did didn't give a crap. Just stayed there enjoying the sun.