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William "Billy" Ray

Concord, New Hampshire

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DIED
January 5, 2021
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Concord, New Hampshire

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William "Billy" Ray age 71, loving husband passed away peace fully at his home on Jan. 5th. He was born in Lynn MA. Billy started his career as a police officer in Swampscot MA and continued this path for 7 years. In 1972 he met his love Sue and they got married in 1977. They moved to New Hampshire in 1978 and opened the popular family restaurant in Concord known as Beefside. Sue and Billy worked side by side for 42 years, without killing each other! They sold the restaurant in 2020. Love, sweat and his faith carried Billy and Sue through an amazing life of laughter, travel and Billy's Mai Tai's. He always said that god promises tomorrow to no one and live for today.

He is survived by his wife Sue Ray, brother; Joseph Ray and his wife Nadeen, sister; Barbara Hopper and her husband Fred, brother; Michael Ray, several nieces and nephews and their golden retriever Riley.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Donations may be made in Billy's memory to the Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Rd. Concord NH 03301.

The Waters Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Still miss you Billy........

Billy was my baseball coach in the early 1970s. Great guy!

Still in shock over this. Bless you Sue.

Sue, I just now heard of Billy´s passing and I am so very sorry to hear this devastating news. You and Billy´s family are in my prayers. . Tried to reach out to you guys a couple of years ago. I am on Facebook now under Tom Donovan or can be reached at 978-335-2660.

He was my second Dad and you were my second mom. You both molded me in to the person I have become, I will miss him more then I can even handle. Billy taught me so much and showed his love and compassion for everyone and everything he believed in. I know he´s with me every day and I will continue his legacy. Rest In Peace my friend and love you. So sorry your gone.

Still think of you, and Sue, every time I go to Beefside. The place is still wonderful but do miss hearing your welcoming voice and the feeling I was home at the best place to eat in Concord.

Billy was a great guy, funny, and good friend.

Bill was a very kind and wonderful person. Always took time to say hello and show kindness.

What a loss. I am sorry for your loss and wish pleasant memories for you. He will be missed. So many laughs, hours of conversation with you both. Memories I will hold onto forever. Know I am thinking of you.