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Raymond Gload Obituary

Raymond Noah Gload "Pip" CHARLOTTE - Raymond Noah Gload "Pip", 84, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 12, 1929 in the Village of Champlain, NY. Pip served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He married his wife Lorraine in 1954 in Plattsburg, NY and graduated from Tri-State College in Angola, IN. Upon graduating, Pip and Lorraine moved to Florida where he began his career with the Cape Canaveral Space Center aka. NASA. They then moved to the northeast where Pip went to work for General Electric where he retired after 20+ years. Upon retiring, Pip and Lorraine moved back to Florida where he rejoined NASA to work on the space shuttle. Finally, they relocated to Charlotte, NC to be closer to their children. Pip was predeceased by his son, Michael. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine; his children, Carla Gload, Beverly Gload, Rae Elaine Hughes, Matthew Gload, Sandra (Anthony) Serafini, Raymond (Carla) Gload, Jr. and Aislyn (Eric) Masten; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. The family requests memorials be sent to Hospice House of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110. Online condolences may be left at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Oct. 5, 2013.

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Maddi

October 21, 2013

Love and miss you.

Mario Nistico

October 21, 2013

Our time to know each other, was short, but I understand the full scope of who you were. Your love for your family is foremost. I am thankful for your beautiful daughter, who has touched my life and others around me. Your kindness and brilliance lives on through her and your children. Thank you for your service to our country, both during the Korean war and also your pioneering, technological contributions to our country's space program. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mim,Carla,Bev,Rae,Matt,Sandy,and Raymond Jr..I will miss hearing your stories of Korea, but the ones you have shared with me, I will keep and remember forever. Your absence has left a void in your family, and that, is the true meaning of what our life on this earth is all about.

Kelly Duquette Gay

October 20, 2013

To Aunt Lorraine, all my cousins, second cousins and to all who loved my Uncle Ray, I am so sorry & so sad he has left this earth. He was a wonderfully unique man, who was full of life & love. He will be loved and missed forever.
All my love, Kelly Gay

Ruth McGuire

October 9, 2013

Rae,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. You always spoke with love in your voice when you talked about your dad and family. I know this is a very sad time for all of you but the wonderful memories you have will help to get you through.

Anna & Tony Signore

October 7, 2013

Dear Carla and Ray: Our warmest condolences to both of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort knowing what a great man your dad was.
From Anna & Tony Signore

Greg Hughes

October 5, 2013

Dear Mim and Family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow at the passing of Pip. I am so grateful for having Mim and Pip welcome me into their wonderful family as one of their own. For many years Pip was like a father to me. I like to believe that I took on some of his characteristics of what a man should be. Though the years have made us distant, I have never stopped loving and thinking of my family. I often think of the many talks with Pip and smile. Sipping on a glass of wine speaking in French, thinking I understood what he was saying. I miss riding with him. Things I never did with my real father. There are so few people you meet in your entire life that you can actually say that they are a great person. Pip was a great man! He will be missing by all. But we can all smile knowing he lived a wonderful life. My love to you Mim and all my brothers and sisters. I am here if you ever need me.
Greg

NANCY SMITH

October 5, 2013

LORRAINE,CARLA,BEV,RAE,MATT,SANDY AND RAY
RAY WAS ONE OF THE "GOOD GUYS' AND WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN EACH OTHER AND IN YOUR FAITH,AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT OTHERS CARE.
THOSE WE LOVE DON'T GO AWAY- THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY-UNSEEN,UNHEARD,ALWAYS NEAR-SO LOVED,SO MISSED,SO VERY DEAR.
WORLD WON'T BE SAME WITHOUT YOU BIG BROTHER!!

October 5, 2013

Lorraine & Family
I was very sorry to learn of Ray's death - For various reasons, I find I frequently recall bringing my family to visit with you and Ray at your "resort" location at Galway Lake -- Ray was an excellent member of the GE Gas Turbine Quality group -- Cost Reduction dinners and like events -- my sympathies to you and your family
Dick Allen

anthony sewrafini

October 5, 2013

To Mom,Carla,Matthew,Beverly,Rae,Sandra and Raymond. I will always remember the very special times our family has shared. Those memories will always remain forever in my heart. Dad will never be forgotten

With all my love,
Anthony

H. Gatewood

October 5, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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