Obituary of Audrey Rayment

Audrey Louise Rayment of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Audrey Rayment was born on August 13, 1929 in Saskatchewan to Ernest and Winnifred MacDonald. She grew up there with her sister, Bernice, on the farm. Later, the family moved to Edmonton where she finished her schooling and completed her registered nursing training at the Misericordia Hospital. She loved being a nurse. She married the love of her life, Ken Rayment, on December 29, 1951. They were blessed with five children whom they raised in Camrose. To Audrey, her family was most important. She was a loving mother and she had a passion for hosting large family dinners, and enjoyed gathering with friends. Her love of art took her to Camrose Lutheran College where she completed several art and art history courses in her middle age. She enjoyed painting, sketching, knitting, and needlework. She was a devoted member of the Eastern Star and the Anglican Church Women. She is survived by her daughter Catherine (Dave) Bray, grandchildren Marie (Chris), great-grandchildren Nathan and Laurie, Sarah (Chad), great grandchildren Brayson and Ryan (Brianna); son Brant (Lois) Rayment, grandchildren Natalie (Michael), Meghan, Marcus (Alana); son Ken (Liz) Rayment, grandchildren Clayton, and Chase. She is predeceased by her husband Ken, son Bryan, and daughter Margo, sister Bernice (Bob) Heron, and her parents. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Camrose with Rev. Jacques Vaillancourt officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Cross Cancer Institute (11560 University Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2)