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Raymond Lee "Ray" Goodsell

1934 - 2021

Raymond Lee "Ray" Goodsell obituary, 1934-2021, Frederick, MD

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

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Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, Maryland

Raymond Goodsell Obituary

Raymond "Ray" Lee Goodsell, 86, of Frederick County passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Raymond was born on August 24, 1934 to the late Raymond and Fannie Goodsell. Ray was married to the love of his life Lillie Mae Goodsell for 47 years. Early in his adulthood, Ray served his country in the Navy. He later worked at the North American Housing Corporation and retired from the Frederick County School Board.

Raymond was often known as "Goose" or "Sonny". He loved to collect coins, visit antique stores, metal detect and spend time with his family.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Lillie Goodsell; sister Gladys Hawkins; seven children Debra Gibbons, David Anders and spouse Terri, Cindy Johnson and spouse Dave, Susan Allen and fiance David Keefer, Merritt Hepinstall and spouse Randy, Tana Prichard and spouse Gene, Karol Stanley and spouse Dan; fifteen grandchildren Rochele, Samantha and spouse John, Lori, Jonathan and spouse Kristina, Courtney, David, Cody, Josh, Kate and spouse Jordan, Paige and spouse Trevor, Brooke, Dallas and spouse Cindy, Nicholas and spouse Kendall, Daniel, and Lucas. As well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of others he loved as his own family. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Fannie, brother and sister-in-law Ralph and Mary, brother Russell, sister and brother-in-law Annette and Bud.

Ray will be greatly missed, but adoringly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We love you more!

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, with a private gravesite service on Monday March 8, 2021.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2021.

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Heather Anderson

March 7, 2021

Dallas and Nick Prichard I’m so very sorry to hear about your grandfather!! Tana and Gene I’m sorry to hear about your dad/father-n-law! My prayers are with you and your family!!

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Samantha and David Anders

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Cathy O’Hara-Hatfield

March 5, 2021

Dear Family, I met Ray at UES; where I taught for 39 years. Ray and I were both interested in coin collecting. He would stop and chat after school. He was always smiling, laughing, or joking! I was very sad to see that he had passed away.
**I shared his obituary on my Facebook post. Please read all the beautiful comments from the UES staff. My prayers are with all of you.

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Jim Keller and Daughter Tammy

March 4, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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7

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

Mar

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick

1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

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1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

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