Raymond N. Chief One Bear Tremblay of Holyoke formerly of Weymouth, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2013. He was 95 years of age. Born in Worcester, he was raised and educated in Quincy and had lived in Weymouth for many years before moving to Holyoke 3 years ago where he found his Heaven in the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Son of the late Eugene and Clara (Thibodeau) Tremblay. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Spillane) Tremblay. Loving father of Jeanne Solimini of Abington, Dianne Tremblay of Westwood, Ray Tremblay married to Dolores of Norton, Marie Sergio married to Joe of Bridgewater, David Tremblay married to Susan of Bridgewater and the late Margaret Peggy Winchell wife of Randy of Mississippi. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Norman Tremblay. Ray, Chief One Bear, was a descendant of the the Native American Indian, Chippewa Tribe, which led to his involvement in several intertribal groups. He was very proud of his heritage and founded TOPIC (The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture) in 1976. Ray worked in the Weymouth School System as a custodian before his retirement and also taught ceramics and pottery. Ray served in the US Army during WWII and was Post Chaplain of the VFW in East Weymouth. He enjoyed sketching and playing the piano. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the McDonald Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp South Shore Hospital) Monday, March 11. Family and friends gathered at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 12, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church and burial in the Village Cemetery, Weymouth. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to TOPIC. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com
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David and Sue and family,
so sorry for your loss,,,
karen (Nye) McCarthy
March 16, 2013
Chief One Bear was a strong, but gentle spirit that will remain in my heart forever! I miss him greatly!
- Drifting Dove - Soldiers' Home
Michele Hall
March 11, 2013
You will always be fondly remembered as a dear friend to all who knew you.
John & Lynnel Eldridge
March 11, 2013
A proud strong Chief has gone to join his tribe in the spacious sky to be united with “The Great Chief”...
Rest in Peace Chief One Bear.
Maria Taylor
March 10, 2013
To the best neighbor a little kid could ask for... You taught us so much... We send our love and prayers to fly high with you Mr. Tremblay
Denise McD
March 9, 2013
Thank you Chief One Bear for your service to our country, rest in peace.
Barbara
March 9, 2013
Chief One Bear you will always be, you will always be missed
its been along time since we have seen you and your wife. who we know passed on ,T.O.P.I.C will will always live because of you, we send many prayers to your family and have the great God you will be with and many thanks for your friendship and time. rest in peace Chief forever always
phillip & jeannette bunker
March 9, 2013
To the friends and family of one very special Indian Chief. We had the pleasure of being in his company so many times, usually at the Bean Post #79 (American Legion)in South Weymouth. Ray and Margaret, both shared the yest for life. So many, besides just us, will miss that wonderful Indian prayer you did all those years, at the Veterans parades. Rest in peace Chief, you made such a differance here on this Earth, may God hold you in the palm of his hand for ever more. To the family, when you find yourself wanting to see the Chief again, look to the heavens above, once you find the brightest shinning star, you will know One Bear is there watching over and protecting each and every one of us until we meet again. Thank you for your service to this country and for just being YOU, a man that was loved and respected by so many of us, because you earned and deserved it.
RIP and God Bless You.
With love,
Bill and Kathie Durfee
March 9, 2013
GOODBYE GRANDPA .WE WILL MISS YOU. YOU TAUGHT US MANY THINGS GROWING UP . YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR YOUR MANY GREAT TALENTS. YOUR PASSION AND EXCITEMENT FOR LIFE, YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE PRESERVATION OF YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE , YOUR LOVE OF FAMILY, AND THE AMAZIING AND TRUE LOVE AND MARRIAGE YOU SHARED WITH YOUR BELOVED MARGARET ARE ONLY A FEW THINGS THAT MADE YOU SPECIAL . A MAN OF HONOR THAT WE COULD PROUDLY CALL OUR GRANDPA. WE LOVE YOU.
MARIE DICROCE
March 9, 2013
We are deeply saddened by his passing. Chief One Bear will always be remembered. He was an inspiration to all who knew him with his zest for life and dedication to his culture. Rest in peace. Antonino Family (John, Dolores, Sonny, Tori, Rachel & Tony)
Dolores Antonino
March 9, 2013
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