Bill Rayson
elevated 31rOp June 22, 1962 ~ April 14, 2024
elevated 31rOp Visitation
Monday, April 22, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:45 am
elevated 31rOp Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 31rOp Funeral Mass
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
elevated 31rOp Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 31rOp Click Here to View the Funeral Mass
elevated 31rOp Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 31rOp Obituary
elevated 31rOp It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Bill Rayson, at the age of 61 on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Maria Grazia Rayson (nee Damiani). Cherished and proud father of Steven and Cassandra. Dearest brother of John (Arlie) and Michael (Maureen). Loving uncle of Laura, Brianna, Mark, Michael, and Hayley.
elevated 31rOp Bill was born on June 22, 1962 in Montreal, Quebec. Loving son of the late William and Patricia Rayson.
elevated 31rOp In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre https://www.charleshbest.com/ , or the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. https://thepmcf.ca/
elevated 31rOp Reception
elevated 31rOp Following the Burial in Reception Hall # 1
RIP Bill, you will be missed.
Bill, you will be remembered by your smile, your laughter and all the stories you shared. You’re a good man. May your soul rest in heaven. God bless you
Bill, may your beautiful soul find eternal peace. Rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a kind man. To Maria, Steven and Cassandra, may the memories of happier times comfort you during this difficult time.
May his soul rest in peace.Amen
Condolences to Maria & Family. RIP Bill.
Stuart G. & Maria C.
Condolences to Maria & Family. RIP Bill.
Rest in peace Bill. You were a good man.
Our deepest sympathies Maria and family. Bill was certainly a bright light with his humour, good nature and winning smile. Even in his own personal fight he made time to message Ron thru his recent health crises. I am grateful for Bills strength and encouragement. Our years working together with the two of you were always a joy. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie and Ron Routh
Bill always showed me kindness and I am blessed to have know him. His memory will be eternal. May your family find peace and comfort knowing that Bill is no longer suffering with this horrible disease. Keeping your family in my daily prayers.
Condolence to Maria & family……
I remembered Bill when we were relatively new in the business & shared some of our newbie experiences…..
Bill’s smiles & chuckles will alway be remembered!
Peace, Light & Love to you…..
Your love and caring nature will be missed.
Our prayers to the family.
Don and Audrey Temple
John and I send our deepest condolences to Maria and family. Bill was a beautiful soul
Maria and family,
Maria, you and Bill stood by my mom (Joan Fockler), in her time of need. The support you gave to her meant the world. I wish that I could give a fraction of what you both gave to her.
There is something of that time that makes me think of Bill in very special, maybe odd way. There are few people in this world that is grounded. It seems to me that Bill was such a person. From what he shared, he was man of character, and proud to be a husband and father first. I am truly blessed to have known such a small part of Bill.
I’m sorry I won’t be able to make the services, but I will have all of you in my thoughts and prayers over the coming days, weeks and months.
I am sad to hear that Bill has passed. He was always a gentleman and a true professional; but more than that, a great guy. Maria, I am so sorry for your loss.
On behalf of myself, Barry Smith and all of the Staff of Neal and Smith, Barristers and Solicitors, I send sincere condolences to Maria and all of the family at at this difficult time.
I have such fond memories of Bill. He was larger than life, a gentleman and a man of great integrity and will be dearly missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him
Sincerely, Randy Neal
Condolences Dear Maria and Family. Just saw this very sad news. I worked with Bill and Maria for almost 15 years as staff at a Re/max office. Bill was a lovely man and always very kind. My heart goes out to you all. My husband has great memories chatting with Bill at the dog park.
Sincerely, Wendy and Tony Dungate