In Memory of Raymond
You have crossed the last lock of earthly life.
No one had a chance to say 'Good Bye"
Though extremely difficult to do,
You chose to go alone, loved ones left behind.
But the Great Lockman has welcomed you among his people and
You are now in a world of peace, love and light.
Surrounded by your family and friends.
With your joyful spirit you can now make music, for
The Great Conductor has welcomed you amongst his musicians.
The heavenly choir sings aloud your life story
No one had a chance to say 'Good Bye"
Though extremely difficult to do,
You chose to go alone, loved ones left behind.
But the Great Lockman has welcomed you among his people and
You are now in a world of peace, love and light.
We wish to tell you:
Rest in peace in this ocean of love,Surrounded by your family and friends.
With your joyful spirit you can now make music, for
The Great Conductor has welcomed you amongst his musicians.
The heavenly choir sings aloud your life story
Of your long
toil with the locks that you worked,
Always with such enthusiasm, joy and love.
So many memories come to mind.
Your creations, your inventions, your joie de vivre.
Your love for Claudette, your children and grandchildren.
We hold you dearly in our hearts.
Now your turn has come to cross the last of them all.
We remain here, on the dock, sharing how much we love you.
For the last time, we say goodbye to you with all our hearts.
Always with such enthusiasm, joy and love.
So many memories come to mind.
Your creations, your inventions, your joie de vivre.
Your love for Claudette, your children and grandchildren.
We hold you dearly in our hearts.
Every wonderful moment spent with you.
You helped so many people pass through the locks.Now your turn has come to cross the last of them all.
We remain here, on the dock, sharing how much we love you.
For the last time, we say goodbye to you with all our hearts.