Raymond-Whelan-Obituary

Raymond J. Whelan

Lambertville, Michigan

1943 - 2019

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January 1, 2019
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Lambertville, Michigan

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Raymond J. WhelanRaymond J. Whelan, age 76, of Lambertville, MI passed away on September 14, 2019 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 28, 1943 in Toledo to the late Raymond and Berneta (Durivage) Whelan, graduated from Scott High School and attended the University of...

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My dear brother I miss you!

Ray understood musicians and their temperaments. He was there with a smile for all, though. Here you see him horsing around in Germany and then off to East Berlin. This was the largest venue in the country. The officer here didn't know that this keyboard player could defend himself very well. My favorite pic of Ray is the last... handsome fellow, wouldn't you say ?

Ray was especially remembered by the musicians who worked the Toledo, Ohio, early music scene. Those of us who played in Johnny and the Hurricanes, have him to thank for filling the very important keyboard section of the famous American band. His contribution was well covered in pictures seen here at the former Johnny and the Hurricanes blogsite. https://imoneofthe3002020.wordpress.com/

Ray was always a friendly face to see anywhere. He always made time to say hi and chat. We will miss seeing him at mass. Our family extends condolences to Cathy and the her family. Ray was a great guy!