Raymond P. Stanovich

Raymond P. Stanovich, 83, of Uxbridge, died at home on June 21st after a short illness.

Born on March 21st, 1925 in Northbridge MA, son of Josephine (Demars) Stanovich and John Stanovich, he was a lifelong resident of the Blackstone Valley. He leaves four children, Susan J. Stanovich of Uxbridge, Craig F. Stanovich and his wife Jennifer of Holden MA, Paul R. Stanovich and his wife Lynn of Sterling MA, and Mark E. Stanovich of Hartford VT.; three brothers, Joseph Stanovich of Rockdale, Frank Stanovich of Ohio, and Edward Prior of Northbridge, and his sister-in-law Jeannette Stanovich of Uxbridge; four grandchildren, Chelsea and Nicholas Stanovich of Holden and Catherine and Paul Stanovich Jr. of Sterling as well as several nieces and nephews. His beloved wife of 48 years, Bertille W. Stanovich, predeceased him in 2002. He was also predeceased by his sister Pauline Stanovich Paquette in 2003 and his brother John L. Stanovich in 1995.

Mr. Stanovich attended Northbridge public schools and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the former Worcester Junior College. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in combat in the South Pacific from 1943-45 in New Guinea, New Britain, and the Admiralty Islands. He was employed at Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville for 27 years as a pattern-maker and later as an engineer. He also worked as an engineer with Coppus Engineering in Worcester and Nelmor Corporation in Uxbridge, retiring in 1995. He was active in the Uxbridge High School Booster Club where his children participated in several varsity sports. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, reading, and working around his yard. Raymond's love, caring, integrity, honesty, strength and dignity will forever live in the hearts and souls of those who knew him, especially his children and grandchildren, to whom he gave everything. Raymond helped make the world a better place and he will be profoundly missed. The Stanovich family would like to express their deepest gratitude to VNA Hospice, Affinity Associates, especially Debra Kittredge and Senior Comfort Services, especially Domenic Miele and Donald Herne.

His funeral will be held Thursday, June 26, from Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home 35 Snowling Rd. Uxbridge MA 01569 with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church 1 Cross St Whitinsville. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, New York 10036 or VNA Care Network and Hospice 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA 01608.