Howie Centre
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Eugene Koziel, 79, of Howie Centre on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, Raymond was the son of the late Joseph Koziel and Cecilia Michalik.
Raymond was the star goaltender for the Glace Bay Rotary Flying Scots Midget A Hockey Team who won the Cape Breton championship in 1956/57. He worked as a Coal Miner at the 26 Colliery in Glace Bay and then moved to Toronto working with Inglis and RCA before transferring to Sydney with Sears Canada. He was a Refrigeration Appliance Technician for 32 years before retiring. Raymond enjoyed playing darts and vacationing in Cuba where he met many close friends, though what he truly loved was fishing and spending time at his cottage in Loch Lomond.
Besides his parents, Raymond was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (Lockman); brothers, Joseph (Nell), William (Marie) and sister, Audrey (Hugh) Fraser.
Raymond is survived by his brother, Ted (Maureen) Koziel, Barrie, ON; daughters, Wanda (Kevin) Darrow, Sydney Forks, Linda (Tim) Park, Burlington, ON and Donna (Andre) Pellerin, Port Hawkesbury; son, Darryl, Northern Alberta; grandchildren, Kelsey, Jessie, Chrissie (Darrow), Spencer, Nolan, and Keaton (Park) and Anna (Pellerin); as well as many nieces, nephews and his very good friend, Denise Booth.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care & direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Live streamed service available at the link below
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Online Condolences
So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. He will be dearly missed.
From: Kim and Dean Kowalczyk
Darryl , I am so saddened to hear your dad passed away . He was a great man with a big heart . One of the best .
From: Donald Chiasson
so sorry to hear of Ray passing I worked with Ray at Sears for 24 years I will keep Him & the family in my prays
From: Ada Hagen
Denise and Koziel family;
So very sorry for your loss. R I P Ray, we will all miss you and how you enjoyed making connections with people through your kind and gentle way. Thank you for the times we shared and all the great memories .
With sympathy,
From: Lynn, Frank, Scott MacEachern
Sorry for your loss of Ray He was a good person
From: Gerald & Karen Pino & Harry Pino
John and I are so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. He was a great guy and a good neighbour. He will be missed.
From: John and Valerie Macpherson
Denise and all of Rays family I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Ray well, but from the days at Big Pond beach he seemed so sweet. quiet and humble. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. RIP Ray
From: Josephine Mac Neil, Big Pond
My Deepest Sympathy to the Koziel Family. Ray was a kind, gentle person and a great friend to my late husband Bernie for many years…
From: Johnena Hall (Bernie)
Deepest Sympathy to the family. Victor and I were unable to attend the funeral service but you were all on our mind Tuesday. Ray is now at peace.
From: Victor And Donna Koziel
My deepest condolences goes out to Ray’s family. Also his partner Denise. Ray will be missed by all..He was a good friend and always helped me if I needed help..I will surly miss him.
Condolences to the family, friends, and especially Darryl. Your pop raised a good son. Long live the cowboy in everyone’s memory.
Linda, Donna, Wanda, Darryl and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a nice man.
Wanda and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Donna, Wanda, Linda and Darrly, please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. Ray was a terrific guy, always willing to lend a helping hand, and offer a smile doing it. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Rays family, Wanda, Linda, Donna and Darryl. I have so many great memories of both your parents from working with your Mom and going to many parties with both of them. Your Dad was an amazing kind, caring and funny man and is now reunited with the love of his life. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all at this difficult time.
Dear Denise, my sincere condolences on the passing of your partner ray. I have to tell you that you are an amazing nurse, friend and Ray was so fortunate to be at home with you by his side during and right up to his passing. You, he and dear tray were a good team and he will be missed. May the angels and Tracy greet him with open arms. Much love to you and family.
Darryl and family so sorry for your loss , ray was a good man will be missed alot. Dad and ray were good friends over the years , recently losing him too i know all too well what you are going thru now, stay strong during this hard time . Truly sorry to hear this from the hall family.
I would like to extend my sympathy to the family. Ray was a very nice man. He used to repair my washer and dryer. He urged me to keep my old appliances as long as possible. Even though they were old, he was able to keep them going because he could find parts for them. Finally he was unable to find parts and I found out why he urged me to keep my old ones. The new and supposedly better are no where as good as the old.
Wanda,Linda,Donna and Daryl I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a dear man. I know u will miss him dearly. All my love. Xoxo
our deepest sympathy to the family .and close friends of Ray. he always had a smile for everyone, a set back man with a gentle heart, To the family and close friends, of Ray,we send our heart felt condolences . may he rest in peace ,and fear not,, he now lives in the house of the lord, keep alive in your hearts, the memories, of him ,,for we all are destined to meet again,,, rest well Ray,,, rest well
Denise and Rays family I am so sorry for your loss. i would usually see Ray at the Big {Pond beach. Didn’t know him well but we did have a few conversations. I found him to be a very quiet and humble man. Again I am so sorry. RIP Ray
Wanda, Linda, Donna and Darryl, our thoughts are with you as you mourn the loss of your father. We think about you often and pray that you are all doing well. Lil and Jim .
Wanda, Linda, Donna, Darryl and Denise. I was so very sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. He was such a lovely man and one of my very favourite people. He will be missed. My condolences to the whole family. Melissa
We were sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. We have very fond memories of him over the years. Condolences to all. Lloyd and Christie
We are so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. We have many fond memories of his visits to Ontario. I loved how he could talk Linda through repairing just about anything, even from a distance. Such a kind man, always generous with his time and knowledge and a bright, easy smile for everyone. Linda, Wanda, Donna and Darryl, our thoughts are with your family at this sad time. Big hugs from our family to yours.
We are very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing, he was a great neighbor to my mother and father whom passed then a great neighbor to us over a decade – we will sincerely miss his humor and willingness to help many times over. Condolences to his partner in crime Denise Booth and to all his family. Ben & Linda Burnett.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father Wanda. We do wsh you all well and stay safe
so sorry for you loss. from Evelyn Collins and family.
Sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. We grew up in different areas of Glace Bay and our Schools competed against each other. However we were teammates on the Rotary Flying Scots Midget A Hockey as a team representing Glace Bay-this did not happen very often in the 1950’s. We were all very proud of that.
To the Koziel Family…..we were so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing….we knew Ray through his brother Billy and Marie…he will be remembered always as a kind gentle soul…Please accept our deepest condolences
John Edward and Judy
Our hearts go out to your entire family for the loss of your father and papa! We enjoyed his visits in the summer and were thankful for his generosity every time he helped Thelma with her appliances. He was a kind soul who knew how to laugh. Heaven indeed gained another angel. xoxo Jason, Jen, Charlotte & Madison
To the Koziel family: We are so sorry to hear about Ray’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Ray was a great guy and we had many laughs with both he and Shirley. Take care and remember all the good times.
Dan Neil & Bev