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BORN
1987
DIED
2023
Raymond Defosses Obituary
Franklin, NH - Raymond Alex Defosses III, of Franklin, New Hampshire, born on September 30, 1987 in Franklin, New Hampshire, to Cindy Defosses and Raymond Alex Defosses Jr, passed away at age 35 on August 22, 2023. Raymond love to watch his favorite hockey team The Boston Bruins and football team the New England Patriots with his father. He also love to go fishing with his family and friends. Raymond loved to work with his father in the plumbing business and his goal was to be a master plumber and take over the family business. Raymond was a person who would give his shirt off his back for family and friends, he was a kind and loving person who would do anything for anybody it was always said he had a huge heart and was very compassionate sometimes to a fault. He will be truly missed by all who knew him and loved him. His trade mark was his big smile that was contagious to everyone. Raymond had a great love for his heavenly Father, until we see you again when God's Kingdom rules over the earth and he brings you back in the resurrection. He was preceded by his grandparents Raymond Alex Defosses Sr, Claire Defosses, Donald and Alice Akerman. Raymond is survived by his sisters, Christina Defosses, Amanda Defosses Calkins, and Jessica Defosses as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Defosses
Stephanie Patuleia
September 30, 2024
Happy birthday Peachie!!! I still can't believe you're gone, God do I miss you! We talk about you often, I will never forget our memories, good & bad, falling asleep on the phone together then going to school the next day and having my sister drop us off afterwards. This picture is how I'll always remember you. Duckie isn't doing just peachy anymore, she's hurting not being able to talk to you.
Peter & Leslie Paplaskas
September 7, 2023
My heartfelt sorrow goes out to my longtime friendship with Ray, Cindy, Christina, Amanda & Jessica
I will always remember "Little Ray", the man with a "Big Heart & Big Smile"
Not only would he give you the shirt off his back, he would buy you a pair of needed shoes with that big smile of his.
Little Ray so enjoyed working with his Dad in the family's plumbing business as an apprentice.
Over the years I watched him grow from a young child to one day becoming a Master Plumber. His journey as a plumbing apprentice had such a positive impact on his life, especially with his Dad. So many times he spent at my house with his Dad doing various plumbing projects and I could see this was Little Ray's "Happy Place".
And most important he would follow his Dad on the path to God's Kingdom......
Thank you Little Ray for the friendship and fond memories through 30 plus years of knowing you, may you find eternal peace in God's Kingdom with your Heavenly Father........
Peter & Leslie
Bristol, NH
Longtime friends.
CJ Camp
September 2, 2023
uncle ray i only got to meet you one time, but you didn´t hesitate once to be right by my side when my father died. you had an amazing heart and i´ll never forget all the things we bonded over. i´m so proud to be your niece. make sure to hug dad for me.
Jeffrey Bonk Santa Monica, California
September 1, 2023
Dear Ray & Cindy & Christina & Amanda & Jessica
It was with a very heavy heart that I read of Raymond's passing.
I never had that pleasure of meeting him, but reading his obituary,
he was clearly a beautiful soul with a kind and giving heart who
brought light into the lives of all who were blessed to know and
to love him.
It was a lifetime ago when we were friends and classmates at
St. Mary's Ray. I will never forget your walking me home after
school. My father Frank always told me that you asked about me
when you worked on his plumbing at Charles Street. He spoke
so highly of you.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you at this very sad time.
I know Raymond will live on in your hearts for the rest of your days.
May all of those days be filled with love and happiness and so many
blessings from above.
forever jeff
Shannon Alexis & Olivia
September 1, 2023
This isn't goodbye. I'll see you in the new system. Until then I'll keep making you proud. I'll look at our matching tattoos everyday and think of you everyday. We love you
Shannon Alexis & Olivia
September 1, 2023
Raymond you've been my bestfriend since the day I met you. However, this isnt goodbye... we will see each other again in the new system. I'm so proud of how far you have came. We started this journey together and I will continue making you proud.. until we meet again 143
Robert Hill
August 31, 2023
Ray was always there for anyone no matter what you were going through. He helped me change my life around and inspired me to be a better person. No matter what we went through,he always had a smile on his face. We had so many good times fishing working together. I will see you in the resurrection soon brother, and we will go fishing again together. I love you and I'll always have a piece of you in my heart. I'll see you soon brother.
Leila
August 31, 2023
You were the light in my life as a kid with all the darkness I had at home. You listened and I will forever be grateful for knowing you and having your friendship Love you Ray. Fly high!
Joshua hewitt
August 31, 2023
Ray was kind humble a friend when u need one never asked for anything in return .. so many good memories .he was nothing less then a amazing human being with a big heart and smile .. he was the first actually friend I had when I move to Franklin the energy that guy had would light up the sky ... You will be missed my brother my friend ... Till we meet again fly high my dude ...
Melissa Tompkins
August 31, 2023
Ray you were such an amazing man even tho we didnt work out u were such a great friend to me ill miss you RIP
Melissa Peaslee
August 31, 2023
Ray you were such an amazing guy. Always had my back. So many memories with you. Xoxo untill we meet again
Mario Talamas
August 31, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brandon Garland
August 31, 2023
I love you brotha. I'll never forget all of our fun n crazy memories or the last time we went fishing. You were always such a good sould man may you rest in piece.
Rikki Tripaldi
August 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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