James Raymond Webster, age 94, of Munroe Ave Ext, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in MacLellan’s Mountain, he was a son of the late James Herbert and Grace MacDonald (MacIntosh) Webster. He began his working career with Jamieson Motors and Proudfoot Motors. He was later employed with the NS Dept of Mines, retiring in 1986. As Chief Mechanic, his duties took him all over the province including Sable Island. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow where he was an Elder and member of the Male Chorus. Ray was a former member of New Glasgow Lions Club; New Glasgow Boy Scout Leader; Y’s Men’s Club and 55 Plus Club. He loved music and was a long-time member of the Stellarton Male Chorus and the 55 Plus Club "Singers of Praise". He enjoyed taking part in plays. Ray loved the activities associated with the outdoors: hunting, fishing, skating and skiing. He had many fun times spent with family and friends golfing. He always had a prize garden at his cottage every summer. He was fond of animals and enjoyed the company of his family dogs and cats. Ray enjoyed many trips travelling all provinces with fond memories of Labrador City, Goose Bay, Churchill Falls, Yukon through the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City, Cariboo Gold Rush country and Queen Charlotte Islands, BC. He also travelled extensively in many US states including Alaska and Hawaii. He is survived by a son, James Andrew; sister, Betty MacDonald; brother, Nolan. He was predeceased by his wife, Daphine (Falconer), daughter, Debra Ann; brother, John. Visitation 2-3pm Saturday, November 11 at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, followed by service at 3pm, with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Burial in MacLellan’s Mountain Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in his memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church or MacLellan’s Mountain Cemetery.