Robert A. Raymond, 91, of Branford, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the St. Raphael campus/Yale New Haven. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Jeannine Boilard Raymond. Robert was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on December 29, 1925; son of the late Emile and Emma Dube Raymond; received a Bachelor degree in accounting from Providence College and served his country faithfully in the US Army during WWII. Robert had worked for the Southern Connecticut Gas Company for 40 years until his retirement. He enjoyed watching UCONN basketball, domestic and international traveling; was a coin collector and tenor singer where he sang in many churches. Loving father of Lynne (Webster) Smith, Paul (Lisa) Raymond and Gail (Steven) Dadio. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Taylor Smith, Jamie, Morgan and Jack Raymond, Austin and Casey Dadio and Daniel Garfield. Beloved brother of Lorraine Gambino, Theresa Dini and the late Dorothy Tacinelli, Alphonse Raymond, Gertrude Cardone and Claudette Hunt. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Mary Church, 731 Main Street, Branford on Tuesday morning at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford with military honors. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082.
Our deepest sympathy in this difficult time and we keep all of you in our prayers.
Most of you kno of my LVOE, and RESPECT for Family.
In my 63 years, (I am the Oldest) of having My Uncle Bob, in my life,
I have met No man more RIGHTOUS, than My Uncle Bob. He commanded Respect, Kindness, and Order, in his own way, without tension, or getting anyone upset. My Uncle Bob always talked with me about Real Life issues. And I miss, already those chats we had at Family gatherings…
My Heartfelt Sympathy, Compassion, and Condolences go out to Hjs Extended Family. Weather it be my Aunt, or cousins, his Son~in~Law, His remaining Sisters, or His Grandchldren, I will miss him just as much. My Uncle Bob lived a long life, with many Good Times, and some rough patches. But, I never heard a complaint from him..He inspired me, early during my bout with Lung cANCER. His soft voice always Got me into a POSITIVE Attitude. Again, Very Inspiring !!
I remember, as a youngster, his sittin’ at the piano, gloriously singin’ along with his Sisters, while “Tickling the Ivorys. Real memories, I could never forget. That’s what life is about. Making lasting memories, for Family & Friends..
I’m sorry I haven’t been out your way this past week, but I look forward to expressing, in person, my feelings to each of you..
I feel, the planet has lost a Good Man. I kno I will miss him Big Time.
I hope the Family can find PEACE, knowing that My Uncle Bob is finally at PEACE !
My Uncle Bob~ REST IN PEACE
thank you for allowing me to Post this !
Much PEACE, LVOE, & POSITIVE VIBES to you All