RAYMOND, Frank1928 - 2017Mr. Frank Raymond died peacefully in Laval on March 19, 2017, at the age of 88. Born in Lachute, Quebec, on December 8, 1928, he was the husband of Constance Dubuc and the father of Maxine (Marc), Yves (Mary-Anne), Stéphane (Christiane) and Sophie. He also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Ingrid, François, Maude, Shawn, Julien, Carelle and Charlotte, his great-granddaughter Silvia and many relatives and friends. Founder of Van de Water-Raymond Ltd., Mr. Raymond was an impassioned and visionary businessman whose remarkable accomplishments spanned his entire career. He remained active with the family-owned firm until 2015. Frank Raymond not only personified enormously important human values such as generosity, respect and perseverance, he inspired them in others. His children are especially proud to have had the privilege of following in his footsteps. The family wishes to express its sincerest thanks to the team at Maison de Soins Palliatifs de Laval for their wonderful care and devotion, and to everyone who ensured Mr. Raymond''s comfort and dignity in his final moments. Expressions of sympathy can take the form of a donation to Maison de Soins Palliatifs de Laval at http:/ /www.msplaval.ca/don-in-memoriam/. The family will receive relatives and friends at Mount Royal Funeral Complex on Saturday, March 25, from 4:30 p.m. A ceremony will follow at 6:30 p.m. Mount Royal Funeral Complex: 1297, Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont, QC, H2V 2P3.www.mountroyalcem.com