Ria Maria VanRaay Obituary

Ria Maria VanRaay (Chatham, Ontario) passed away on June 30, 2026. Ria, born on January 17, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Ria will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Ria will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Ria’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her grandson Justin Blondeel. She is survived by: her husband Bert Van Raay; and her grandchildren, Stephen (Kelsy), Adrian, Ryan, Sarah (Jordan), Emily, Thomas (Kennedy), Kris (Genya), Mitchell and Sean. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.