1974
2022
Raymond J. Diehl
May 28, 1974 - Sept. 9, 2022
WATERTOWN - Raymond J. Diehl, 48, Leray St., Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his residence.
Calling hours are Friday, September 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021. Local arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.
He is survived by his parents Raymond F. and Linda, Murrells Inlet, SC; three brothers: Joseph (Jackie), Birmingham, AL, Daniel, Boonville, Kevin (Jill), Murrells Inlet, SC; two nephews; and one niece.
Raymond was born in Auburn, May 28, 1974 a son to Raymond F. and Linda (Gulliver) Diehl. He graduated from South Jefferson Central School and received his Certification in Welding and Heavy Equipment Operation from Jefferson Lewis BOCES.
Raymond was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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Sponsored by White Chapel Funeral Home - Auburn.
Lorraine Goodnough
September 17, 2022
Linda, Ray and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
John Eisenschmidt
September 15, 2022
Ray and Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Pat Eisenschmidt
Fred Owens
September 15, 2022
This is Ray friend fred from Syracuse Ny u will definitely be miss my friend it's crazy I talked 2 u on the 5th of September Brian had called me & said u had past away we will see each other again in due time u will never be forgotten love is love..
Lynne Wood Oliver
September 15, 2022
I´m so sorry for you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of Raymond.
Phil Marcon
September 15, 2022
Ray
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil Marcon
Mike Donovan
September 14, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about Ray Jr. I worked with his Dad for 12 years at Watertown and I knew Raymond through him. I know he liked skiing with my Son Brian. May you RIP Ray.
Ann Marie Poole-Yannotti
September 14, 2022
Ray and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends. Sending prayers for all of you. May he rest peacfully.
Bob and Dawn Dick
September 14, 2022
Ray and Linda and family - sorry to hear of your lose. we wish to express our deepest condolences and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Your previous neighbors on Doxtater Street in Adams, NY.
Charlie Murphy
September 14, 2022
Ray, I´m very sorry for your family´s loss. My thoughts are with you.
Gary Stinson
September 14, 2022
Ray & Linda
So very sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sincerely Gary Stinson
William Stowell
September 13, 2022
So sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing. I hope you all can take comfort in knowing he is at peace and in a better place.
Steven Roller
September 13, 2022
Linda and Ray, I'm sorry about the loss of your son, Ray. My deepest regrets.
David Wawro
September 13, 2022
Linda, Ray and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Maureen and Dave
Brian Donovan
September 13, 2022
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing! We had some great times growing up at Dry Hill and visiting your family with mine! Your dad and mine worked together and still are friends! We even shared a lot of beers together after high school and had many memories! It was always a pleasure running into you as we always had many laughs! RIP, Buddy!
Gayle Seymour
September 13, 2022
Dear Linda & Ray,
So sorry to read of your son's passing.Sending thoughts & prayers for comfort to you & your family.
Wanda Soto
September 13, 2022
I am deeply saddened for a life cut short, my prayers of comfort are send Kevin to you and your family at this most difficult time - my deepest condolences
Jody Thomas
September 13, 2022
Ray and Linda, so sorry for your loss. Ray was a good friend
Jason Shannon & Devin Gilmore
September 13, 2022
Our prayers are with you all!
David Bajjaly
September 12, 2022
Ray, Linda, and Kevin, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time! Sincerely, Dave Bajjaly
Susan DAYMONT
September 12, 2022
Ray, I just met you a couple of weeks ago and in that time you gave me many laughs and we had a couple great conversations. My condolences to your family. Thank you for the memories and may you rest in peace.
Stephen Jackson
September 12, 2022
Ray and Linda, our deepest condolences for Ray Jr. how sad for such a young man. You and your family are in our prayers. Steve and Gigi
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