Senator Ray Perrault

Senator Ray Perrault

SENATOR Raymond J. Perrault is a man of distinction and class. And at age 75, this popular public servant shows no signs of slowing down. But alas, his tenure in office has come to an end as he takes mandatory retirement and, what is sure to be, a much deserved rest. An illustrious career to be sure, he will be fondly remembered by all for his work as leader of the BC Liberal party, provincial MLA, federal MP for Burnaby Seymour and twice leader of the government in the federal Senate and Queen's Privy Council in Ottawa. One week ago, the North Van Chamber of Commerce held a Community Roast and Tribute dinner for the senator and his family. It was a VIP night to remember and a great way to honour one of the North Shore's greatest men.

	They're always working hard at the NV Chamber. From left: Paul Clausen and Faizzal Fatehali.
	Getting ready to roast the senator was the chamber's own Judi Ainsworth (second from left) along with the rest of the Brewer family, namely (from left) Gerry, Dave and Bev.
	NV District Coun. Bill Denault (left) socialized with judge Bill Diebolt before dinner.
	The senator will never forget these faces. From left: Peter Webster, former Vancouver Whitecaps exec Denny Veitch, Beverly Lawson and her husband Senator Ed Lawson and PR manager Jack Lee.
	West Vancouver MLA Ted Nebbeling (from left) welcomed Senator Pat Carnie and her husband Paul White.
	NV District volunteer Dwight Rouse (left) had a view or two to share with NS News award-winning columnist Timothy Renshaw.
	big Together they're a political powerhouse and a match made in heaven. NV City Coun. Barbara Perrault and her famous husband, Senator Ray Perrault, were the toast of the town this night.
	These Perrault siblings know all the ins and outs of politics and life in the spotight. From left: son Robert, daughter Yvonne and son Mark.
	Master of ceremonies Red Robinson kept things going all night long and, as always, entertained the crowd throughout.
	big Former BC Premier Dave Barrett (left) sat next to NS News publisher Peter Speck during dinner. Later, both gentlemen got a chance to royally roast the senator.
	Tsleil-Waututh First Nation's chief Leonard George was one of the many honoured guests who offered up congratulations.
	As Ray's big brother, or Uncle Ernie, as the family would say. "I taught him everything he knows," he said. "Too bad he didn't use it."
	It's the niece and nephew part of the Perrault family. From front: Margot Moser, Larry Perrault, Michelle Perrault and Greg Lindsay.
	NV City planner Richard White and his wife Anne Marie were seated close to the head table.
	It's the other side of the family. Barbara's brother Ted (centre) was happy to attend along with his daughter Georgette and wife Donna.
	Don Bellamy (left) and Herb Capozzi wouldn't have missed this night for the world.
	Former WV mayor Derrick Humphries (front) attended the event along with companion Susan Jaggs and WV Coun. Bill Soprovich.

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