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DONALD PARKER RAY obituary, Burlington, MA

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DONALD RAY Obituary

RAY, Donald Parker Age 87, of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, September 24. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Don was the beloved son of the late Donald G. Ray and Vera R. (Richards) McNab. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Delano. Don is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Roberta (Jewell) Ray of Burlington; children, Betsy Jenks of Rushville, NE, Thomas Ray and his wife, Pamela of Wilmington, Peter Ray of Arlington, Paul Ray and his wife, Sharon of Maynard, Nicole Craven and her husband, Eric of Anderson, SC, Donald Ray of Burlington, Benjamin Ray and his wife, Jennifer of Franklin and Heidi Doreau and her husband, Philip of Burlington; grandchildren, Kristopher Jenks, Alexandra Craven, Kathryn Ray, Madison Craven, Liam Ray, Alyssa Ray, Jack Ray, Ben Craven, Nolan Ray, Megan Ray, Emmett Doreau, Simon Doreau; two step-grandchildren, Allison Barber and Marissa Barber; and two nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Visiting Hours on Friday, October 3, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 11am, at Abundant Life Church, 173 Church St., Wilmington, MA. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Scouting America Foundation at scoutingamericafoundation.org. Condolences to his family may be made, at www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 26 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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