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RAYMOND GAUDET Obituary

GAUDET, Raymond J. "Ray" Of Salem, NH, formerly of Somerville, MA. Passed away unexpectedly in his Acton, Maine home on Friday, August 20, 2021. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for family and friends. Ray is survived by his beautiful wife Tracy A. (Baddeley) Gaudet; daughter Nicole Connolly and her husband Christopher of Rowley, MA; son Raymond J. Gaudet Jr. and his wife Denise of Hudson, NH; and daughter Kristin Markley of Groton, MA. Ray was an amazing Papa to six grandchildren: Ava, Caden, and Mya Connolly, Audriana, Natalia, and Christina Gaudet. Ray was the dear brother of Donald Gaudet and his wife Jeanne of Boynton Beach, FL; Dianne Ribecca and her husband Joe of Windham, ME; and Paula Copan of Natick. He was the cherished son of the late Joseph "Gil" and Marie V. (Gregoire) Gaudet. A Visitation will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley, and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.,) READING, MA on Thursday, August 26th from 4-7PM. A Prayer Service will be held at 7PM. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ray's memory to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2021.

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Robert Markley

August 18, 2022

It was a privilege knowing you Ray you left the world a better place

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Carol Kirchhoff

August 30, 2021

Tracy and Gaudet Family, My deepest sympathy. I am saddened by the news of Ray's passing. My heart goes out to you.

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Robert Markley

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Rich Melanson

August 29, 2021

Tracy and family, I was so sadden to hear of the passing of Ray. Every time I saw him, he was offering a lending hand. Sorry for your Loss.

Joanne and Richard Atkinson

August 27, 2021

Tracy, We met your husband only a few times through our Uncle Ray Fougere but could see that he was a kind and special person. Our deepest condolences to you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Claudia (Fougere) and Richy DeSantis

August 26, 2021

Tracy, our deepest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Charles Godfrey

August 26, 2021

Dear Tracy, I was so sorry to hear the very sad news of Ray's passing earlier this week. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Best wishes, Charles

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Ellen Fusco

August 26, 2021

My sincerest condolences to all of the family. I had the pleasure of working with Ray at both Nardone and at Facilico. He was one of the kindest down to earth people you could know. The world lost a great man. May your loving memories comfort you during this difficult time.

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Donna Staffier-Sommers

August 25, 2021

Remembering Ray and the great guy he was. Paul's old photo of Ray is how I knew and remember him best. He loved his family and friends. Sending deepest sympathy to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Francoise Meissner

August 25, 2021

Dear Tracy,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Ray's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and send you our heartfelt condolences.
In sympathy,
Françoise and Jochen Meissner

Vincent Turula

August 25, 2021

Tracy and Family,
My sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. Thoughts and Prayers with you.
Vincent Turula

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Malia & Peter Casey

August 25, 2021

Donald and Jean we are so sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy

Niamh Watson

August 25, 2021

Tracy and family, my heart goes out to you all. I was so sorry to hear the very sad news. May Ray rest in peace.

Richard Broadus

August 25, 2021

Tracy,

My thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family during this time. May your joyful memories bring you peace.

Meg Ruesch

August 25, 2021

Tracy,
I am so very sorry for your incredible loss. Your love of family and friends has always been so evident, and I am sure Ray had this same warmth and love. I hope the many wonderful memories, your strong family and your friends can bring you through this difficult time. Your friends and coworkers here at Pfizer are thinking of you and praying for healing.

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Joseph Figueiredo

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Jim Stanton

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Raj Haribhakti

August 24, 2021

Hello Tracy, We keep you and your family in our prayers for this enormous loss !! May God give you the strength to heal and may his soul rest in peace !! Just the other day -- you were telling me how both of you liked to do home projects !! I cannot imagine how stressful this will be, all of us in PPM are there to help you through this difficult time. Stay well and take care.

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The Gregoire Cousins (Jeanne)

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Ray and Paul, great friends

Paul DiPanfilo

August 24, 2021

Tracy, a loving wife and Ray

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August 24, 2021

Ray, the family man

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August 24, 2021

Paul DiPanfilo

August 24, 2021

Ray and I have been friends for 50 years. This has been a true loss to his family and friends. Memories will be accompanied by tears and smiles. He will be soo missed.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

August 24, 2021

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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