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Ray O'Connell
November 25, 1941 - October 4, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">O&rsquo;Connell, Ray Peter 72, &ndash; Halifax, passed away October 4, 2014. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Frederick and Mary O&rsquo;Connell. <br /><br />Ray worked for the City Field, and Ben&rsquo;s Bakery until his retirement. <br /><br />He is survived by sons, Ray Miller, Dartmouth; Damon Deveau; daughter, Shannon O&rsquo;Connell, Dartmouth; brother, Kenneth Payne, Ontario; sisters, Jo-Ann Smith, Dartmouth; Marsha O&rsquo;Connell, Ontario; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.<br /><br />He was predeceased by a son, Ray Peter O&rsquo;Connell.<br /><br />Ray was responsible for the inclusion of the Canadian flag in newspaper obituaries for armed forces personnel and Veterans.<br /><br />His accomplishments are far too many to mention.<br /><br />Cremation has taken place under the direction of Cole Harbour Funeral Home, 1234 Cole Harbour Road, where visitation will be held Thursday 10 &ndash; 11 am. A celebration of life will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Halifax. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.coleharbourfuneral.com<br /><br /></div>