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Raymond Therrien Obituary

CHELMSFORD -- Raymond "Ray" J. Therrien, a North Chelmsford resident who was a mason for more than four decades, died yesterday morning, Aug. 20, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

He was the husband of Linda (Logan) Therrien, to whom he was married for 36 years.

He was born in Lowell, March 3, 1947, son of the late E. Raymond Therrien and Doris (Tremblay) Therrien, who survives him.

Mr. Therrien served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post 313 of North Chelmsford, having served as a past junior vice commander and member of the color guard.

Mr. Therrien worked more than 40 years in the construction field as a mason working most recently for DT Masonry.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two loving daughters and their husbands, Krista and Marc Fortin of Derry, N.H., and Heather and Thomas DeMilia of Hudson, N.H.

He was papa to five wonderful grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan, and Ally Fortin, and Jack and Jared DeMilia; a sister and brother-in-law, Annette and David Descoteaux of Pelham; a brother and

sister-in-law, Russell and Betty of Dracut; two aunts and an uncle, Theresa Aubut, Laura Deschene and Roland Tremblay; he was the brother-in-law of Jack Carroll, Jean Pearson and Douglas and Tillie Logan; several nieces and nephews; many cousins; and countless friends.

He was also the brother of the late Jeanette Carroll.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 21, 2006.

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Patricia & Raymond Brunet

September 15, 2006

Sorry to hear of Ray's death.We will miss him.I don't know if you will remember us. We are friends of Jan and Jack Carroll. Sorry we couldn't be in Massachusetts to give our condolence. Love Pat and Ray Brunet

Krista Fortin

September 14, 2006

Not a day goes by that Marc, the kids and I don't think about you Dad! We love and miss you so much!!! We couldn't have asked for a better Dad/Papa!



Love you always,



Krista, Marc, Ashley, Ryan,

Ally and Lizzie

Heidi Trottier (Wheeler)

August 24, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

mike and tricia angluin

August 23, 2006

To Linda and all of her family, we are so sorry for your loss, losing a loved one is never easy, but rest at ease he is in a better, more wonderful place. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula Scott

August 21, 2006

So Sorry for your Loss



Avis Ducharme

Paula Scott

Post 313

Lisa Cowles

August 21, 2006

Heather & Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you now as you say goodbye to your dad.

Lisa Cowles

Gibbet Hill

Linda Udot

August 21, 2006

May God bless you Uncle Ray, you are at peace now, no more pain.

I know you are sitting beside your sister Jan, my mom, and you two are laughing it up as you always did.

I will miss you, Love your godchild,Linda

Elaine Bolton

August 21, 2006

I will remember my Uncle Ray for his BIG smile and WARM hugs. He was a friend to everyone. I pray that God will be with you all, Aunt Linda, Krista and Heather to help you get through these hard days to come. God bless you, Elaine

Larry/Pam Sheridan/bowen

August 21, 2006

Larry and I are very sorry for the loss of Ray...A lot of people will miss him. Larry and Pam

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