Obituary of Ray Laws

Passed peacefully at The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the age of 87 years.

Beloved husband of Shari (née Phillips).  Loving father of step-daughter Marnie.  Cherished Papa of Jatisha and Jaquan.  Dear brother of Fred.  Loving Uncle to Byron, Samantha, Nancy, and Kathleen.  Predeceased by his parents Hubert Laws and Gladys Laws (née Wablington), and by sister Marg.   

Ray was an avid golfer, and took up the hobby of clockwork construction/repair after retirement. He was an avid downhill and cross country skier, and taught cross country skiing a number of years at Camp Fortune. He also entered many world loppet races throughout Europe. At home, he frequently enjoyed cycling in the Gatineau Hills. From the age of 18, he was heavily involved in car rallying, and until his death maintained the many friendships he made during those early days, meeting these friends for weekly breakfasts. Being stationed in Germany for four years, he spoke fluent German and had a great fondness for traveling in Europe, a passion he shared with his wife Shari.

Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Cole Funeral Services at Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, (613) 831-7122.

By his wishes, there will be no memorial service.

In Memoriam, donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation - Civic Campus are appreciated.