Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Jul 11, 1948 – Mar 28, 2024
Gary L. Raymond, 75, formerly of Weaver Road, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Samaritan Keep Home.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm in Brookside Cemetery.
Gary was born on July 11, 1948 in Gouverneur, son of the late William and Bertha (Patnode) Raymond. He was educated locally and went on to work as an assembler for JRC and DPAO.
Gary was a consummate music enthusiast who loved reading, word-search puzzles, the Buffalo Bills, and his daily walks.
Survivors include his siblings, Gail (Jan) Robbins of Cortland, Bryan (Charlene) Raymond of New Mexico, Rita (William) Jackson of Harrisville, Alan (Vicki) Raymond of Dexter, Lee (Kim) Raymond of Brownville, John (Sandra Catalina) Raymond of Brownville, Lynn (Penny Decoteau) Raymond of Dexter, and Rob (Lori) Raymond of Canton; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com.
Read MoreOur deepest sympathies to the Raymond family. May God bless you during this difficult time of loss.
Darlene and Lenny Sheitz
Darlene Sheitz
April 25, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Acquaintance
I am so sorry I didn't make it to Gary's service. I have been thinking of all our neighborhood times on " the Weave". Skating on the creek and at Thompson school, snowballs, walking the tracks, out after dark, good times. I am glad Gary lived a long life, he was a good man and a good friend. Love to all the Raymond's.
Pam Dempster Bowman
April 03, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
My thoughts and prayers to all of the family, many memories you all will have to share. My sympathies.
Michelle McGrann
April 01, 2024 | Watertown, NY
I knew Gary when i was the Workshop Director at Production Unlimited. He was a very kind and thoughtful man.
Mo Cleaver
April 01, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Acquaintance
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Raymond family during this difficult time.
I'll always cherish Gary's visits with my Aunt Caryl and me. He was a kind and good-natured soul who truly loved music and had a remarkable memory for songs and artists.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to have known him. I hope that he and my late Aunt Caryl can reconnect above, sharing laughter and rejoicing in song once more.
Stephen Finley
March 31, 2024 | NEW YORK, NY | Friend
The Burdicks grew up in the neighborhood with the Raymond kids. I remember Gary liking to take his walks around the block. He was a very friendly and lovable man. I believe being part of such a loving family with a stay at home Mom during his youth helped him learn to excel in his life. He will be missed by many friends and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.
Sincerely
Vivian Burdick
Vivian Burdick
March 31, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Neighbor
So sorry for your family loss. Gary was a great friend of my aunts Cheryl & Caryl Martin. Great guy who will be missed my many others.
Sue Bourn
March 31, 2024 | Acquaintance
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Raymond family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kerry & Nancy Benney
March 31, 2024 | Chaumont, NY | Friend
My condolences to Gary’s family I worked with Gary @ JRC & DPAO he was a kind guy! Very pleasant.
Joanne Pacella
March 31, 2024 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Coworker