It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arnold “Rodney” Bray on April 30th, 2024 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Alton W. Bray & Shirley E. Page.
Rodney leaves to mourn his devoted wife of 60+ years, Marilyn King, son Jeffrey (Shelley Gardner) and daughter, Donna (Jeffrey Sylvester). He leaves his loving grandchildren: Christopher Sylvester (Charlene Graham), Nicholas Sylvester (Tanya Zaleski), Lynsey Sylvester (Ryan Kirby), Alyssa Bray, Joshua Bray (Shanna Olsen) and great-granddaughter Evangelina Sheppard. He also leaves his sister Norma (late George Purvis), brother Gary (Judy Cheeseman), sisters-in-law Beverly Ross (late Peter), Valerie Arminio (John) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Rodney was predeceased by his infant brother, Ronald, brother Lawrence (late Barbara), Patricia Lessard (Arthur), brother-in-law Sydney King and precious granddaughter, Jessica Mary Lyn.
A visitation for Rodney Bray will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, Sherbrooke, on Friday, May 31st from 2-4 pm and 7 – 9 pm.
A Masonic service will take place at 6:45 pm.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 1st at the Hope Community Church starting at 2:00 pm. There will be a 1-hour visitation, from 1-2 pm, prior to the service at 2:00 pm.
A private, family burial will take place after the funeral.
A heartfelt thank you to the Palliative Care nurses and staff at the Hotel Dieu for the excellent care given to Rodney while he was there. Donations in his memory can be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages de sympathie
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. RIP Rodney
May my support warm your heart
- Sherry & Carl Turcotte, on
June 2, 2024
Sorry to hear about Rodney's passing. He will be remembered for his music. Our sincere sympathy.
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- Peter & Audrey Hopkins, on
May 31, 2024
My deepest sympathies. May all of the wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Hugs XO
- Sheila Lyster, on
May 27, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to you and all the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
May my support warm your heart
- Douglas buzzell and Elaine Morse, on
May 23, 2024
Sorry to hear of Rodney's passing. Good to have shared in memories of cottage and music. May all your memories comfort you.
- Isobel Laroche, Ricky Laroche and Robin Watt, on
May 12, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you all!
- Geraldine and Kellie King, on
May 12, 2024
After just losing my Mom, I know how hard this is. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort in your memories. God bless
- June Mills, on
May 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Rodney's passing. He will certainly be missed.
I recently had the opportunity to play a few tunes with Rodney...what a great
musician he was....Memories!....R.I.P.
- Larry Dougherty, on
May 9, 2024
Sending our sympathies for your loss. May happy memories will give you comfort and know that Rodney is watching over all of you.
Thinking of you, Maralie and MariAnne Durrell
- Maralie and MariAnne Durrell , on
May 9, 2024
I was saddened by the news of Rodney's death. I did not know him that well but I can understand the sorrow that you and your family now feel.
After 60+ years of marriage, I know the loss of your husband and father to your children will be a sad time. I can only hope that the sadness you now feel will soon be replaced by the good memories of the past.
Stay strong,
Garth
- Garth Fields, on
May 8, 2024
Jeff, my deepest condolences, only met your dad a few times, he always seemed to be a kind man.
- Rob Brown, on
May 7, 2024
You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of Rodney. We passed many a Saturday night dancing in the various places he was playing.
- Barry and Laura Deadman , on
May 7, 2024
Sincere sympathy to all of you.
- Lise Houle & Rainer Lowry, on
May 7, 2024
I am sending my condolences to the family and friends
- David Allan Mac donald, on
May 6, 2024
My condoleances to you and your family in these difficult times. Take good care,
Kathleen
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- Kathleen Largy, on
May 6, 2024
Most sincere condolences. Rodney was a truly genuine man and a pleasure to know. Please do accept our deepest sympathies.
Morgan & Lana Quinn
- Morgan Quinn, on
May 6, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
- Kendra Brock , on
May 6, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Rodney’s passing. Amazing, generous and talented man that I will miss deeply. Hugs to you all️️
- Bruce Giddings, on
May 6, 2024
We're sad to hear the news of Rodney's passing, and send you and family our sincere condolences. I knew him mostly through the "music scene" and he was always very kind to me. He will be missed.
- Jackie and Ken Hyman, on
May 6, 2024
Sincere sympathy to all of you. We are thinking of you.
- Ian , Edie Mcburney, on
May 6, 2024
When I think of Rodney, my thoughts go back to the good memories of the time when the Brays lived “down at the corner” during my school days. Later in life, it was a pleasure to have Rodney and his band play at dances at our North Hatley Curling Club. He was blessed with a special talent.
My sincere sympathy to you Marilyn, your family and the Bray family.
Janet Little McLellan
- Janet McLellan, on
May 5, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to you and the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
- Mark Wright and Karen Morrison , on
May 5, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Rodney‘s passing. I offer my sincerest condolences.
- Judy King, on
May 5, 2024
Thinking of you in this difficult time. Sincere condolences
May my support warm your heart
- Dominique Marcoux, on
May 4, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to all the family
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- Sherry ,Daniel and family , on
May 4, 2024
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Rodney & his music will be missed deeply.
- Karen, Collin & Travis Laberee, on
May 4, 2024
So sad to hear. Our sincere condolences to all the family. Rodney was and is a part of our townships history.
RIP Rodney
- David & Helga Price, on
May 4, 2024
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies for the passing of Rodney. I had the pleasure of caring for him at the hospital when I worked there, he was a great man, love and hugs sent to you all.
May my support warm your heart
- Jenny Davis. Rick Olsson , on
May 4, 2024
My sincere sympathies to all the family
- Marilyne Bélanger, on
May 3, 2024
A very handsome picture of Rodney. May he rest in peace after so much pain and suffering. To Marilyn and Jeff and Donna. May the very happy memories you all have to be shared with love and cherished for all. As for me, Rodney and Marilyn and I grew up together and went to school so many memories come to mine. Always here with a shoulder to cry on or just to talk anytime. Wish I could be there with you but not at this time.
Sincerely Condolences and with lots of love and hugs to all, Alice (Bassett) & Gary Johnston, Newmarket. On.
- Alice & Gary Johnston, on
May 3, 2024
Our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Rodney was a great person he always wanted to have a visit when we would meet about all the good times at Nick’s, he certainly was a great musician, enjoyed his music so much. Hold on to the happy memories. Rest in Peace Rod…
- Jane & Dale Carson , on
May 3, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to Lyn and extended family members in the passing of Rodney. Cherish those awesome memories and may they help in the healing of your loss. Gosh Rodney was an original...a great country musician, hunter, fisherman, RV camper at Proudy Beach and Lyn your annual weekend at Champlain Valley Fair...just to mention a few. Stay strong...my heart feels for you all.
- Nancy Bryant, on
May 3, 2024
My sympathy in your loss,
- Barb Ward, on
May 3, 2024
My sincere condolences. I have fond memories of Rodney from the time I spent with the King family.
- Donna Armstrong , on
May 3, 2024
My sincere condolences to you all. May your happy memories bring you comfort and peace throughout this difficult journey. May he Rest In Peace.
- Sharon Howell, on
May 3, 2024
Sending heartfelt sympathies to all the family at this sad time.Rodney was a great musician and his music will live on in all of us.Bless him for all the fun he brought in our lives.He will be missed.
- Lynne Ann Nutbrown, on
May 3, 2024
Our deepest and sincerest sympathies in the passing of Rodney, he was such an amazing man. Hold on tight to your memories to help you through this sad and difficult time.
- Nancy and Wendell Smith, on
May 3, 2024
Dale and I were saddened by the news. Another great musician gone. Thinking of you and family
- Dianne Luce, on
May 3, 2024
