J. Edward Raynard

J. Edward Raynard Brockton J. Edward Raynard, 87 years, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in his home after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Catherine F. (Slowey) Raynard for 63 years. Born June 23, 1920, in Brockton, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Marion D. (Lessard) Raynard. A lifelong resident of Brockton, Eddie attended Brockton schools and graduated from Brockton High School and Brockton Business College. He was a World War II veteran. Eddie worked for Firestone Tire in Brockton, Super Tire in Bridgewater and the U.S. Post Office in Brockton, from which he retired in 1984, after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Enterprise Club in Brockton, where he most recently served as treasurer. He was involved in many projects at the club and was a loyal member and valued friend to many. Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed reading. He was the devoted father of Mary Ann Albert and her husband Charles of Brockton, Sheila Fox and her husband Lawrence of Brockton; loving grandfather of Denise Analoro, Peter Albert, Melissa Torrey, Jennifer Emmett, Jeffrey Albert, Rachel Fletcher and Danielle Lanzillo; great-grandfather of Jessica Analoro, Blake Fletcher, Jeremy Torrey, Charles Analoro, Kayla Torrey, Cole Analoro, Richard Torrey, Dominic and Noah Emmett and Josh and Max Albert. Funeral from Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Wednesday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in Christ the King Church at 9 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Donations in Eddies name may be made to Hospice of Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.