JOSEPH RAYMOND ANDRE TANGUAY

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Joseph Raymond Andre Tanguay, (Ray) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Ray was born November 24, 1957, to Aurèle and Alice Tanguay who predeceased him. He is survived by his siblings, Shirley Sylvestre (Roger), Gerald (Estelle), Norbert (Carole) and Louis (Elaine), as well as his nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews of whom he was so proud.

Ray was an outdoors person. He spent many happy hours in his yard, planting trees and growing an extensive garden. He looked forward to the arrival of the T & T Seeds catalogue, selecting seeds and plants for the upcoming garden season. Harvest time meant canning and pickling. He always appeared at our Christmas gatherings with coolers full of his excellent summer sausage, jerky, and head cheese. Dills, pickled peppers and beets, and relish, were also shared generously.

Ray loved his animals. Over the years he cared for numerous dogs, which he usually named Sadie or Sergeant. On a warm summer evening, he could be found sitting outside, enjoying a drink and a cigarette in the company of Sadie and Ellie, watching the many birds that visited his property.

Although Ray enjoyed hunting at one time, his greatest passion in his later years was fishing. He lived for his annual fishing trips with his brothers, nephews, and cousin, Marc Girard. The owners of the Blue Lake Resort in the Duck Mountain Provincial Park, Dawn and Archie, became good friends.

Another much anticipated event in Ray’s life was the brothers’ golf weekend in Winkler. Golf games were followed by family barbeques with laughter and fellowship shared around the dinner table.

Although Ray never married, he was surrounded by the love of his family. He stayed in touch with his siblings through regular phone calls where he caught up on family news. He showed great interest in the lives of his nieces and nephews and they responded warmly to him. Uncle Ray was special to them as he was to his entire family who mourn him.

Ray’s family is grateful to Andy Taylor and Ray’s co-workers at Cobbes Plumbing, the first responders, Dr. Kinnear, and the staff at the Portage District General Hospital for their efforts to revive him. The family also wishes to thank Sue Legault, Ray’s neighbour, for caring for his beloved dogs.

Ray’s love for his family and friends will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Cremation has taken place. Ray will be laid to rest with his parents in the St. Eustache Cemetery November 21 at 2:00 pm. A cake and coffee reception will follow at Cartier Hall in St. Eustache.

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