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Raymond Charette Obituary
He is survived by three sons, Chris, Raymond and Paul, a daughter-in-law Kerri, wife of Chris and two grandchildren, Matthew and Stephen; two sisters, Jacqueline, wife of William Benoit of Shrewsbury, MA and Paula McNamara, wife of Raymond McNamara of Wakefield, RI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ray graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1950 and later graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester. He served his country in the US Army. He retired from work at the Pentagon in 1997.
Calling hours are at the Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria VA, September 6th 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m. Burial and a service will be the same day at 2 p.m at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Raymond's name at the Knights of Columbus, Mount Vernon Knights Of Columbus #5998 8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Sharlene Thornton
September 5, 2008
Paul, Ray, Chris, Kerri, & Kids,
My love and support is, as always, yours. *241* Sharlene
Len & Jean Rosenbaum
September 4, 2008
Ray will be sorely missed by the Rosenbaum's...we had lots of fun with him and Judy when we lived down the street on William & Mary. We maintained constant contact and were able to visit on those times when we visited Alexandria. I'll miss his kindness and ever present humor...
Carolynne Grimley
September 4, 2008
To our Charette family,
Ray will be missed greatly by all of us! But his spirit will be close and in suttle ways we will still feel his presence guiding us and supporting us in our lives.
Roxanne Vanderford
September 4, 2008
To Paul and Family, My prayers are with all of you.
Keith Thompson
September 4, 2008
Paul, Chris, and Ray,
You Guys have my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
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