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Retired drama teacher of Midland Secondary School. Entered into rest at the Georgian Bay General Hospital on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in his 80th year. He is survived by his wife Ruby Holt, and their children Richard Holt and Lucille Stevens (Phillip). Loving grandfather of Alanna and Locken Stevens. Dear brother of Richard M.S. Holt (Linda). Loving uncle of Matthew and Jennifer. Fondly remembered by his cousins Graham (Patricia), Frances, Lou (June) and Betty Holt, all of England. A service was held at 2 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre, Huronia Players Stage on Saturday, September 10th with a celebration of his life to follow until 5 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to Huronia Players would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to LeClair Cremation Centre.

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Ray Holt remembered by Huronia Players.

Ray Holt Exits the Stage at Age 80

Long time member Ray Holt passed away on August 4, 2016. Ray began his involvement with Huronia Players when, as a drama teacher at Midland Secondary School, he joined, in his own words, "a small collection of friends getting together to have fun and put on some plays". In true Huronia Players fashion he has filled the roles of Actor, Director, Set Builder, Lighting Technician, Sound Operator and, most recently, Playwright. The list of plays he directed includes:

1970 Murder on Arrival

1971 All for Mary

1972 Arms and the Man

1975 Barillon's Wedding

1976 Paint Your Wagon (with Lynn Gorell)

1978 The Mousetrap

1982 Imaginary Invalid

1985 A Doll's House

1986 Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii

1989 Cabaret

2000 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

2001 Bloodline

2003 She Stoops to Conquer

2005 Alice In Wonderland (with Yvonne Beaney)

2007 The Snow Queen (with Yvonne Beaney)

2010 Social Security

Always enthusiastic, he had a passion for including and supporting both youth and adults in his productions. We will miss his creative thinking and this important link to our past.

From his obituary:

Entered into rest at the Georgian Bay General Hospital on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in his 80th year. He is survived by his wife Ruby Holt, and their children Richard Holt and Lucille Stevens (Phillip). Loving grandfather of Alanna and Locken Stevens. Dear brother of Richard M.S. Holt (Linda). Loving uncle of Matthew and Jennifer. Fondly remembered by his cousins Graham (Patricia), Frances, Lou (June) and Betty Holt, all of England. If desired, memorial donations to Huronia Players would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to LeClair Cremation Centre.