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Raymond H. Newstead

FUNERAL HOME

Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel

1075 Long Pond Road

Rochester, New York

Raymond Newstead Obituary

Newstead,

Raymond H.

Rochester: July 24, 2014, at age 99. Raymond is survived by his wife of over 74 years, Edna J. (Weitz); children, Raymond, Jr. (Karen), James (Mary Lou) & Velora Rice; grandchildren, Julie (John) Schade, Robert (Rosalina), James, Kevin, Jeffrey (Celina) & Michael; many great-grandchildren; brother Mickey; dear friends. He is predeceased by his mother, Isabel, and father, Harold.

Ray was born in Oswego, NY and was a Custom Home Builder. He was a Licensed Ham Radio Operator and in his spare time enjoyed Antiques & Photography.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, July 29th, 9:30 A.M. at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Entombment will follow Mass in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

For more information, or to sign Raymond's online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Newstead

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21 Entries

Velora Rice

July 24, 2024

Hi Pops. Think of you everyday and miss you lots. Love, Sis and family. X

Velora Rice

July 26, 2022

Missing you.

Velora Rice

July 24, 2021

Hi Pops. It hurts to think about you being gone. I really miss you. Love, Sis X

Vel rice

July 26, 2020

It’s been 6 years since you left us. We love you and miss you. Sis x

pop's chair

velora rice

December 1, 2017

hi pops, well another thanksgiving has gone by without you and nan. it just isn't the same. I remember all those thanksgiving dinners you and mom prepared all those years, sometimes just for us and sometimes having company join us. they were always fun. I hope both of you are happy in heaven. we have had a few friends join you, two legged and four legged. I bet sarge is all over both of you, especially you because you used to sneak him cookies all the time. the plaque with nan's and your pictures are on the front of your resting place. scottie and nancy have been changing your flowers frequently when we can't get there. you two were loved by a lot of people and still are. love, sis xxx

Gene Preston & Patty Feeney

January 14, 2016

Dear Val and family,
Loved your recent entry here Val. A week does not pass when Patty and I don't speak of your grand parents Ray and Edna. As I continue to dry my saved sunflowers seeds for this spring planting, and am busy ordering my vegetable seeds for another summer of work and fun, I realize once again that the familiar white Caddy won't be stopping to chat and laugh and be friends. This spring when the peony blossoms burst open we won't be taking a bucket full to 300 Ingomar Drive to delight our dear friends there. I love the memories that come back each time I look at the old fire extinguisher and old carpenter's level Ray gave me years ago. Fond memories. Rest easy dear friends.

oswego ny high school reunion.

vel rice

January 13, 2016

hi pops, well your "little bride" is an angel up there in heaven with you now. she was not happy down here without you. I know you are both pain free and young again and having a great time together. I am sad and miss you both, but I am so glad you and your families and pets are all with each other again. thinking of you and nan everyday. I love you both. sis xxx

velora rice

April 30, 2015

pop's, you would have been 100 years old today. wish you were here to celebrate with us. we love you and miss you very much. we will all be together one day. love, nan and sis xxx

pop's, you would have been 100 years old today. wish you were here with us. we love you and miss you so much. see you soon. love, nan and sis xxx

velora rice

April 30, 2015

Happy 100th Birthday, Pop-pops! I love you!

April 29, 2015

September 6, 2014

August 24, 2014

I am Mr. Newstead's daughter-in-law Karen's sister and was fortunate enough to know Mr. Newstead for many years. Whenever he was in Greece, New York in the summertime, he would stop by my house with lots of fresh vegetables that he would purchase at Green Acres and give to me. He was one of the kindest and most endearing men I ever had the pleasure to meet. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but know that he lived a long, wonderful life and now he is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior.

My sympathies to all the family. Remember, our memories help get us through times like these. Love and God bless, Sharon Lee Fernberg

pop's favorite place...the apple orchard.

sis

August 10, 2014

August 6, 2014

love you and miss you, pops. x

August 6, 2014

Hi Pops, it has been two weeks since you have been gone. missing you more everyday. you were a good husband and father. you were kind, loving and thoughtful. you and mom raised your children to become the best they could be. we were lucky to have you as our dad. you know I miss you, I look in your room for you everyday. we will all be together soon and have a great party in heaven. take care of all of our dogs and other pets up there with you. I love you. sis xxx

Anne Seelman

July 28, 2014

Sending our condolences to Edna and all of the family. Ray was a great neighbor and mentor to our sons, as he taught them all about tools and yard projects, even when they weren't thrilled to learn! He once held up a tool and asked Trevor what it was. Trevor said that he didn't know, and Ray told him, "And if you stay in school, you'll never NEED to know!" I enjoyed chatting about antiques and old clocks with Ray. Thanks for all of the zucchinis! A good neighbor, and a good man. You will be missed.

Gene Preston

July 27, 2014

Ray Newstead was my friend. He made my small hobby farm very special with his many visits. Things there just won't be the same anymore. I could write a book about this best friend. He was not the seasoned old-timer I always wanted as a friend, ……..he was twice that.
Ray was a dedicated family man. Always I would hear of his beloved Edna. They were married nearly 75 years. It was clear to me that she was deeply appreciated and loved. “Time for me to go and pick up Edna at Talbert's,” he'd yell to me in the back yard. And their kids, I got to know even though they did not know me.
It will take some time for me to stop watching my farm driveway for his familiar Cadillac to drive in with him at the wheel with that big smile on his face. “I just came from Green Acres and I'll swap you some peaches for sweet corn and tomatoes,” he'd say.
My sincere sympathy to Edna, Ray Jr. and Karen, Jim and Mary Lou, and Val, and all the grandkids. Your grandpa loved you dearly.
I treasure you Ray Newstead
Thanks for being part of my life
Rest easy old friend