Raymond Boyer

BOYER, RAYMOND 87, - of Egg Harbor Township, formerly of Brigantine, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday August 30, 2008 after a long illness. Ray was born in Camden and lived in the Fairview section of the city for many years before moving to Brigantine. Ray's gentle nature, quiet humor and smile were cherished by all who knew him. He was a master carpenter whose services were always available to family and friends. Ray began his career at Mathis Shipyard in Camden. He served his apprenticeship there, and then went to work at John Trump and Sons. During the war, the company built 110 ft. tugs for the Navy. For this work, Ray received a Letter of Commendation from the Navy. After the war, Ray was asked by master builder L.H. Sinquett of Haddonfield to join him in house building. Ray became foreman and helped build many exclusive homes in Haddonfield and surrounding areas for sixteen years. He then went to Thule, Greenland and worked at a military facility for two years. Upon his return to the States, Ray joined the Carpenters' Union in Philadelphia in commercial building. When casinos came to Atlantic City, Ray transferred to the union here and worked in the construction of the casinos until he retired. When Ray moved to Brigantine, he and his wife joined the Sons of Italy Lodge as Charter Members. They did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels for 10 years. They were also members of the Brigantine Senior Citizens Club. Ray is survived by his wife Mildred (Millie) of 65 years, his daughter Linda Bown (Gordon) of Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Minnie Boyer, sister Dorothy Martin, brothers Luther, Harry, Rodman, Charles and sister-in-law Edna. He leaves sisters-in-law Dorothy Ricciardi, Cecelia Baranowski, Wilda Boyer, Shirley Martin, brother-in-law Sam Damore and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray's Life Celebration and visitation Saturday Sept 6, 2008 from 10 to 11Am at St. Thomas Church, 8th Street and Brigantine Ave. Brigantine. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11Am. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, Mays Landing. Family services by Keates-Plum Funeral Home, Brigantine. The family requests lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to Heartland Hospice Services, Inc.; 2 Braddock Drive; Somers Point, New Jersey 08244. www.jeffriesandkeates.com