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Raymond Hard Obituary
Raymond was the husband for 63 years of Shirley M. Delmore Hard. He is the father of Raymond V. Hard and his wife, Patti, Michael J. Hard, Shawn J. Hard and wife, Kelley, all of Meriden; grandfather of Michael F Hard, Kasie R. Hard, Sean D. Hard, Jeffrey Hard and Jacob D. Hard; great-grandfather of Gavin McGray and Chloe Noyes. Ray was predeceased by his son, David E. Hard; and brothers, William and Edwin Hard.
Born in Peekskill, N.Y. on April 16, 1926, he was a son of the late Raymond B. and Margaret Burke Hard. A graduate of Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, N.Y. in 1944 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 with the 144th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) as S/K3/c on Guam, Marianas Islands, during World War II.
Ray was a radio broadcaster from 1957-1978 at five Connecticut radio and T.V. stations, with experience as announcer, both on and off camera, sales and station manager, as well as New England Regional Director of National Association of FM Broadcasters followed by two years as executive secretary of Connecticut Broadcasters Association and several adult education non-credit courses, re: pr, sales etc. He was a sales counselor for 14 years for the Catholic Cemeteries Association working with the Archdioceses of Hartford, the Orthodox Greek Diocese of Baltimore, Md., and a short time in Chicago, Ill. He has writing experience consisting of Hard Times, The Hard Family Newsletter, as well as four books on Profitable Flea Marketing, Making Final Arrangements, Profitable Non-Profit Auctions and Per Inquiry Advertising in addition to lots and lots of newscast. Ray ended his working years as a school bus driver and crossing guard. He was a member of the Antique Veterans, the Knights of Columbus, Quarter Master for Post 585 in Meriden and a member of the "BOOBS"- Bunch Of Old Broadcasters.
Relatives and friends may attend his funeral on Saturday, March 6, at 10 a.m. in Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave. Meriden, with military honors at the funeral home. His family will then continue to receive friends until 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private. To send a condolence to his family please see www.beecherandbennett.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Hard
edward grey
March 7, 2010
so sorry to hear the passing of a good friend and a great neighbor for years, Ray was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed for all who knew him.I know that god will welcome him into his heavenly home a place where he belongs,God bless his family at their time of loosing a great person
Mary Ann Varanka-Martin
March 6, 2010
Shirley, Raymond, Michael, and Shawn, please know how deeply saddened David and I are at Ray's passing. He was my dad's best friend for many, many years. Ray's laugh and quick smile lite up my dad and our whole house at his every visit and phone call. He reached out at our family's darkest hour to make sure that my dad's wishes for a military funeral were fufilled in tiniest detail. God will hardily welcome Ray to the celestial Irish party. Ray, I am sure, will have a charming joke to tell, a hand reached out to help someone else, a smile that will light up the sky and a mighty hug for David.
Judy Mik
March 6, 2010
Shirley and Family:
So sorry to hear about Ray's passing. We have a long history, from the early flea market days at Barkers, to his volunteer service at the Hospital. Ray was always a gentleman, always had a smile and a good joke to tell.
May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Susan Baisley
March 5, 2010
Aunt Shirley & family,
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Ray's passing. I have many fond memories of him. The older I get, the more I realize how much I am like my Dad & he was so much like his older brother Ray! I am sorry that I can't be with you all at this time but I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
With love,
"Susie"
Dale Reynolds
March 5, 2010
To the family and all the friends of Ray:
I felt very sad to hear of Ray's passing. Ray was a very thoughtful and kind man. I met him several years ago, after writing to him about a matter with the VFW, for which he was a spokesman. Ray helped me with my concern and then organized a welcome home gathering for me amongst fellow veterans when I came back to Meriden from London for a brief visit. We had never even met before. We all had an enjoyable evening and afterwards Ray kept in touch, suggesting something interesting in relation to my work on one occasion. He was kind and unusually helpful to others. I am very sorry for your loss.
Vin & Fran Delmore
March 4, 2010
Shirley, Ray, Mike, Shawn & the entire Hard family...
We send our heart felt sympathy to you all.
He was a great person & will be missed by all who
were honored to meet & know him. Our thoughts &
prayers go out to you all in your time of grief. Your fond
memories of him will always bring you comfort.
Kara Parker
March 4, 2010
To The Entire Hard Family,
What a wonderful man. I have so many fond memories with him when I was a child.I still have some of the silver half dollars he gave me. It was always a pleasure to have a conversation with him. His warm smile and gentleness will forever be a memory in my heart.
Sincere sympathy and love,
Pierre L'Heureux
March 4, 2010
Mikey and Family, Your Dad was one of a kind! It was always a pleasure when we ran into him. We are so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. With Love, Pierre, Becky and the whole crew!
John & Rita Mischke
March 4, 2010
Goodby old friend and Brother Knight,God Bless you and keep you and may you be with him always.
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