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William Raymond Obituary
William L.
Greece: Peacefully, Monday November 5, 2012 after an extended illness. He was 91. The son of Saida and Harlow Raymond, Bill, as he was called, grew up in Webster, New York, served his country in the Coast Guard and retired from Kodak after 35 years. Bill's volunteer efforts included Greece Volunteer Ambulance, House of Mercy and FISH (Friends in Service Here). He was a founding member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Mason Raymond; his children Marybeth, Debra, Pamela, William, Jan, Timothy, and Phillip. He adored his 15 grandchildren and 5 Great grandchildren.
Those who were lucky enough to know Bill - and he considered everyone a friend - knew a man who loved his family, friends and his faithful companion, Korki. Bill's active life, kindness and generosity have enriched the lives of all who knew him. We will all miss his warm smile, his wit, his ease of friendship, and his endless ability to love.
Friends may call Friday (Nov. 9th) 4-7 PM at Vay- Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road, Greece Chapel. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 11:00 AM at St Charles Borromeo Church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The House of Mercy in his memory.
For more information or to sign Bill's guestbook, please visit www.MeesonFamily.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Deborah Raymond
November 1, 2022
I have a funny memory of Bill. We were either watching home movies or a show on TV and Bill answered the phone. I remember Betty asking Bill after a lengthy talk on the phone, "who were you talking to?", his reply was " It was a wrong number". That was Bill Raymond a talker to strangers.
Debra Lennon
November 1, 2021
Dad, as always. xo
Ashleigh Raymond
November 1, 2020
Hi Poppa- Thought of you on Halloween. I always loved coming to your house every year, having your amazing homemade donuts (still the best I ever had) and going through and trading our candies on the floor. I called Nonni yesterday to say hi and reminded her how much we loved to come to your house. She said she always loved when we rang the door bell and said Happy Halloween. Love and miss you so much!
William Raymond
November 1, 2019
Hi Poppa, just wanted to write and say i miss you and thank you for showing up in my dreams the other day Love you
Phil Raymond
March 23, 2015
Happy Birthday Dad! Quite the birthday party for Mom's 90th huh?! I'm not one for celebrating birthdays (I think I get that from you) but that was a wonderful birthday weekend! Mom looked wonderful, eh? Love, me
Deborah Raymond
November 6, 2014
As I grow spiritually and continue on my journey, I realize what I learned from William.....unconditional love. Thank you.
November 5, 2014
I love that picture of you. At the Trapp Family Lodge...sitting across the table from each other. So many memories. Thankful....
November 5, 2014
LYMTYLM, Dad. Forever. MB
Ashleigh Raymond
November 5, 2014
Your light lives inside us every day. Your love guides us in our darkest moments. I felt you all around at my wedding and was so blessed to have the connection that I have with you to be able to share the cake story with all of our guests. It truly was a blessing. Seeing your rosary around my bouquet was the beginning of my tears that day. Tears of happiness because I knew you were with me. We made sure we returned home from the wedding and mini honeymoon so we could be home for Halloween to carry on your tradition with making the homemade donuts. Man were they a hit. You have left us all with so many traditions, so many examples to show love, and so many inspirations to live out. I will forever be thankful for everything you have taught me. I love you and miss you, but enjoy still having you as close to my heart as you are now. xoxo
November 5, 2014
Agree Deb, two years is nothing as Dad still lives with me in his influence and I think often about how we reacts to day-to-day activities. Sometimes funny, sometimes silly, but always puts a smile on my face...maybe sometimes a smirk...ha
November 4, 2014
Love you, Dad. Two years is nothing, we'll be thinking of you always. xoxo debra ann
November 6, 2013
Dad,
A day, a year, a minute its all too long, too fast, too final. I was a awfully lucky boy, but I don't feel quite so lucky now.
I so hope you have been reunited with your parents and Uncle Jack, and the rest of your other family. Miss you terribly, but see enough to know you are still around. I guess I'll take that.
xo
Ivy
November 5, 2013
Love you so much poppa. I know you're smiling wherever you are, and you truly have the best smile ever!!!
November 5, 2013
Love you, Dad. Thanks for the memories.
love, deb
November 4, 2013
November 4, 2013
The man who taught us no matter how bad the day may be there is always room for love and a smile.
Ashleigh Raymond
November 4, 2013
Love you so much!
Rachael Jones
November 4, 2013
Hi Poppa...not a day goes by that I don't think of you...thank you for your signs showing me your always by my side. I love you and miss you more.
November 4, 2013
Remembering. Thankful.
Loving you always.
Betty
Tim
November 4, 2013
Hard to believe it's been a year. It's still hard to think that I won't see you again. It's funny that some of my best times were with you near the end. Lov ya and miss you dad.
November 4, 2013
I will never miss you less and will always love you more. MB
October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013
May 1985
October 25, 2013
Lucien Leja
October 21, 2013
Just learned of Bill's passing- enriched all who had the good fortune to know him.
June 16, 2013
Happy Dad's Day! Love, phil
Little Brown Jug How I love thee...or something like that!
Ashleigh Raymond
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day to the best one out there. Taught my Dad and Uncles how to be too. Love you so much.
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day, beloved Dad. Give my best to the guy upstairs. MBR
BMR
June 15, 2013
Happy Father's Day...to the best! xo
Your family
May 5, 2013
Six months today. Miss you.
Your family
May 5, 2013
Six months today. Miss you.
Ashleigh Raymond
February 15, 2013
Lighting my birthday candle for us to blow out together Poppa. Love you
William Raymond
February 15, 2013
You will always be remembered and loved. You showed me how to be a great father and I will never forget the conversations we had in the mountains. The girls truly miss you and we will always treasure the memories you have given us. R.I.P. Poppa :)
December 18, 2012
Hi Dad, it will be difficult to go through Christmas without you, but we'll all make sure your home will be filled with love and laughter, because that's the way you would want it. P.S. Eliza will give Corky some extra love for 'ya. Miss you more! Love, Betsy
December 15, 2012
Thank you, Nancy and June, for your kind thoughts. I smiled remembering the "wars" between Bill and Lee Clark - seeing who could be first out in the morning and who could plow the most driveways! love Betty
Debra Lennon
December 11, 2012
Miss you, Dad. Always. Thank you to A Friend who kept this on for the year. We all appreciate it.
Phil Raymond
December 8, 2012
Thanks everyone for the kind words about our Dad and friend. We don't think of him as gone because we know the words and expressions he would bring to our table, chair, living space. We miss him dearly but are comforted by his presense. LuvYa Dad
Rebecca Drayer
November 28, 2012
I was sorry to learn that Mr. Raymond had passed away. We will miss him here at the VA!
- Dr. Drayer
November 8, 2012
Hey Bill as I sit here typing away and recall my growing up in the neighborhood what comes to mind is that bright wide smile and shinning eyes of yours. You were always vigilant to all that went on and always there to lend a helping hand. When my dad passed away you . mr and mrs clark and don always checked with me to see how mom was doing and you have no idea how good that made me feel. I know you were concerned and you were my eyesand ears when she was alone and for that I will ever be grateful. I will miss seeing you and corky tooling down the street but moreover I will truely miss a great friend who I always respected and loved. I know God is smiling on you and that there is spot for you in heaven. My heartfelt condolences go out to Betty and the Raymond clan. Take care my good friend.. Bernie DeCamilla
deb raymond
November 8, 2012
You were always a constant in my life. You taught me the meaning of forgiveness and generosity. I love you and will remember you for the rest of my days.
Raymond Howard
November 7, 2012
Hello, my condolences for your loss.
William Lewis Raymond is named in "Raymond Genealogy - Descendants of Richard Raymond" (Samuel Edward Raymond, 1972) under entry number 1214 for his father Harlow Billings Raymond. I'm a Raymond family historian and distant cousin, would be glad to exchange info with anyone interested. [email protected]
Raymond Howard
November 7, 2012
Hello, my condolences for your loss.
William Lewis Raymond is named in "Raymond Genealogy - Descendants of Richard Raymond" (Samuel Edward Raymond, 1972) under entry number 1214 for his father Harlow Billings Raymond. I'm a Raymond family historian and distant cousin, would be glad to exchange info with anyone interested.
Nancy (Figenscher) Bauma
November 7, 2012
Sincere sympathy, prayers and heavy hearts to Mrs. Raymond and the family from the Figenscher family. Mr. Raymond was a wonderful man who always had a big smile and kind words for all of us in the neighborhood. My mother asked me this morning to share her memories and gratefulness to Mr. Raymond for helping my parents, June and Louis Figenscher, with their driveway during the snowy Rochester winters for many years. She told me this, "Bill knew your dad didn't have a snowblower and he always came right over to help us out and clear our driveway after it snowed! Your dad would try to shovel, but Bill would come right over and help every time! I was so glad that he did that. He was a very good neighbor to us for over forty years." She wanted his family and grandkids to know he did this for Dad, a true friend. My family's memories of Armstrong Road neighborhood, along with Our Lady of Mercy Church and school, always include Mr. Raymond's happy smile. The Lord called up one of the good guys... peace and love
November 7, 2012
Words can not express how sorry I am to hear that Bill passed away. My thought and prayers are with you and all of your family
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