Raymond Leonard Cunningham

January 29, 2026

Our beloved Ray passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 29, surrounded by love and comforted by the music of his favourite bluegrass guitarist, Doc Watson.

Whether answering to Leonard or Ray, he was the same lovely, humble and generous man, sharing his passion for the outdoors from simple camping to RV life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening, tinkering with cars and fixing anything that needed fixing. While 'home' always meant Bocabec to him, Ray and Bettyann traveled widely, chasing bluegrass festivals and visiting family from coast to coast and across the ocean. Music was central to Ray's life, as a fan and exceptional guitar picker. It was the source of many friendships, most recently at Riverside Campground near Merrickville. There, he and Bettyann spent many fun days kayaking with Denise, followed by a cold beer on her deck.