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Raymond Maurice Hebb

Raymond Hebb Obituary

Hebb, Raymond Maurice

Raymond Maurice Hebb, formerly of Elmira, NY, 89, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Johnson City, NY where he resided at the United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus.

He was born April 9, 1922 in Bartlett, NH, the son of the late Ralph and Charlotte (Jacques) Hebb. He was educated in the Bartlett schools and a business college in Concord, NH. In 1942, he moved to Manchester, NH where he held a Civil Service position with the U.S. Recruiting and Processing Center during the early years of World War II. On April 3, 1944 he joined the National Cash Register Company (NCR) office in Manchester, remaining there until 1967 when he transferred to Binghamton, NY, eventually transferring to Elmira for the same organization. He retired after 34 years with NCR on April 30, 1978. He was a member of the Park Church and volunteered at the Steele Memorial Library in the Genealogy/Microfilm Department for 19 years.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith (Foster) Hebb. They were married on August 16, 1952 in Manchester, NH. He is also survived by his three children, Joan Elizabeth Hebb of Binghamton, Carol Diane Hebb and son-in-law, Michael Redfern of Salem, MA and Ralph Milton Hebb and daughter-in-law, Andrea Bird of Waltham, MA; as well as grandsons, Thomas and David Hebb, also of Waltham, MA.

Those wishing may direct memorial donations in Raymond's name to WSKG public radio and television.

At Raymond's request there will be no formal funeral services. Arrangements are with the E.H. Parsons Funeral Home, Inc., 71 Main Street, Binghamton NY. Please visit ParsonsFuneral.com to offer your condolences.

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

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Feb. 28, 2012.

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March 1, 2012

Joan and Family....my sincere condolences.
I lost my father many years ago. These words by William Wordsworth have given me comfort and happiness when I think of him.
"The best portion of a good man's life,
His little nameless, unremembered acts
Of kindness and love."
Charlene Thomson

February 29, 2012

Joan, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

~ Terri Riley, Binghamton, New York

Kim Paixao

February 29, 2012

Joan, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. May all the memories that you have, get you through this difficult time.

February 28, 2012

My condolences to you Joan in this sad time you are going through.
Darlyne Mitchell

Ellen Fiato

February 28, 2012

Joan, you have been the epitome of the good and faithful daughter, attending to your father's every need with love and devotion. Your presence and dedication surely comforted him and eased his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father.

February 28, 2012

The Staff of the Steele Memorial Library are saddened by the loss of Raymond but are warmed by fond memories of his nineteen years of gracious volunteer service. He is and shall always be missed.

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