THOMAS, (James) RaymondSgt. (Retired) Ottawa Police ServicePassed peacefully on January 9, 2017, at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, surrounded by family and friends. Beloved son of Elva and the late Fred Thomas. Loving husband of Adele and cherished father of Brent (Maggie), Heather and Tim. He was much loved by many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law. The family would like to sincerely thank the Nurses and Doctors of 7 East at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus for the compassionate care provided. Friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. (East of Vanier Parkway) Sunday, January 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday, January 16 after 1 p.m. Memorial Service will be held Monday in the Sacred Space at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the Ottawa Police Association, 141 Catherine Street. In memoriam donations may be made to Soldier On (www.soldieron.ca) or the Charity of your choice.