Manuel Raymond 'Ray' Vincent

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joao Vincente and Ada Villaronga. Ray worked as a hairdresser in New York for 29 years. He loved his job as it allowed him to meet many interesting people. He loved to debate. He sang Doo Wop in New York with the group “The Five Corners”. He loved animals, the Blues, and to look sharp. He was passionate about 12 step recovery and his Christian walk. “The 12 steps are the practical application of the Bible” he would say. “The Bible tells us how we are supposed to live and the 12 steps show us how”. He carried the message of recovery in many cities throughout North America. He was clean and sober for 33 years at the time of his death. He was a proud New Yorker and Yankees fan. He loved his country, he spoke Spanish, and was interested in other cultures and history. He studied people. He has left a great legacy and will be missed by many friends and loved ones especially his common law spouse, Laurie, who he reunited with in 2010 after 15 years apart.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, at 10:00 am at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, Pastor John Cheyne officiating. Burial to follow in Middle Sackville at Oakridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation.

Special thanks to our family and friends, Faith Tabernacle Church family, current and former co-workers of the Bedford Public Library and the wonderful nurses and doctors at the IMCU, CCU and 8.2 of the Halifax Infirmary.