Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Oct 27, 1953 – Sep 12, 2019 (Age 65)
Bradford, NH-Robert “Bo” Raymond, 65, of Woodview Heights, died Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
He was born in Concord, NH on October 27, 1953 the son of the late Edward P. Raymond, Sr. and Sally (Danforth) Wheeler.
Bo lived most of his life in Bradford, graduating from Kearsarge Regional High School, North Sutton, NH in 1972. He worked at the Bradford IGA since 1965 and was owner and operator from 1984-1996. He had been a parttime Bradford Police Officer for many years and most recently had been site superintendent for Relax & Co. Bruss Construction for about 20 years.
Bo had been a firefighter and Deputy Chief of the Bradford Fire Department from 1973-1999. He was Deputy Fire Warden for the State of NH for over 15 years. Bo received the Citizen of the Year Award in Bradford in 1996. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys and had a great time cruising and spending weekends away with Karen. Family was most important to Bo and he loved to spend time with his precious grandchildren. He’d never turn anyone down who needed help.
He is survived by his wife and partner of 23 years, Karen B. Losik. He was an amazing father to Jared and Laura Raymond, Josh Raymond, Matthew and Catherine Raymond, Jacob , Andy and Eve Lanigan. Bo had been a surrogate father to Adam Devine and was a grandfather to Carter, Cooper, Calhan and Nora. He was a brother and uncle to Edward and Karen Raymond and their children, Paul, Stephen and Samantha, James and Margaret Raymond and their daughters, Megan and Kathryn, Paula Patten and her daughters, Robyn and Jamie, Heidi and Leo Hersh and their daughter, Emily and Brian Wheeler and his sons, Adam and Cameron. He was loved by many including his father-in-law; brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at the Appleseed Restaurant, 63 High Street, Bradford, NH 03221.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bradford Newbury Sutton Youth Sports, P.O. Box 291, Bradford, NH 03221.
Karen & Family, Skip and I just heard of Bos passing from Jared. We are so sorry for your loss. Bo was such a great man and was always such a good friend. We will miss him dearly. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ride on Bo!
Love,
Skip and Rhonda ♥
Skip and Rhonda Rollins
October 30, 2019 | Newport, NH | Friend
Ahh Karen - we just heard of Bo's passing and feel so sad for you -Bo was a great guy and loved you so much - please call if you need anything - Betty and Mike Hague
Betty Hague
September 20, 2019 | Bradford, NH | Friend
Matt, Catherine and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time, and will continue to be as time passes.
DPS Group Family
September 20, 2019 | Cary, NC | Family
So sorry to hear this Bo was a great person with a huge heart and always a smile. Known him for 50 plus years, great guy. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers for all of his family and friends.
Elliot & Susan Hansen
September 19, 2019 | New London, NH | Friend
We first met Bo as the manager of the Bradford IGA when we moved to town with our young family. Friendly, polite, kind thats how we remember him. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Doreen and Tony Salera
September 19, 2019 | Bradford, NH
To the Raymond Family
So sorry to here of Bobby's passing. I haven't seen Bobby for a while but remember him always with a great smile, positive attitude and great conversation. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Randy Whitehead
September 19, 2019 | Bow, NH
Want to send my love and prayers to the Raymond families, Eddie, Jimmy & Paula. The Raymond boys were a special caring group. I lived in Bradford for many years and worked with Eddie for many years at the telephone company and Jimmy was always there for me. The Town of Bradford has lost a great person and he will truly be missed!!
Dian Darrah
September 18, 2019 | Boscawen, NH | Friend
My heart broke when I heard of Bobby's passing. He truly was a man of his word and always had sound advice whenever I needed it and even when I didn't. My deepest sympathy to Karen and family. May you rest in peace.
Sue and George German
September 18, 2019 | Kittery, ME | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mike Ripberger
September 18, 2019 | Milton, NH | Acquaintance