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Raymond Underwood Obituary
UNDERWOOD, Raymond J. "Ray" Raymond J. "Ray" Underwood, 68, of Enfield, husband of the late Susan (Patchell) Underwood, died at home on Friday, (September 16, 2005). Born in Stafford, he was the son of the late Raymond and Antoinette (Leger) Underwood. Ray was a graduate of Enfield High School and attended the University of Connecticut earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Business from Western New England College. On October 12, 1963 he married Susan Patchell and they spent many loving years of marriage together. Ray worked at Mass Mutual and then at the Travelers Insurance Company retiring after over 30 years of service as a Programs Analyst. He was also an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. Ray enjoyed golf, NASCAR, the Red Sox, UCONN sports and the movies. He is survived by a son, Marc Underwood and his wife, Heather of Enfield; a daughter, Lori Parker and her husband, Michael, also of Enfield; two brothers, Michael Underwood of Rhode Island and Gerald Underwood and his wife, Nancy of Chicopee, MA. There are also four grandchildren, Susan, Marissa, Alex and Cheyenne. In addition to his late wife, Susan, Ray was also predeceased by his brother, Stephen Underwood and his sister, Annette Roy. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday, September 20, at 9:15 a.m. from Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road, Enfield. Burial with Military Honors will take place in Saint Bernard's Cemetery, Hazardville. The Underwood Family will receive their relatives and friends during calling hours on Monday, September 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The Huntington's Disease Society of America, 158 West 29th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. To leave a message of hope and remembrance or for directions or other information please visit our website at www.leetestevens.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Underwood
Judy Ramsey (Balsewicz)
October 3, 2005
Dear Jerry & Michael: It was with much sadness that Nancy and I heard about Raymond's passing. We were on vacation and did not get word until our return so we were unable to attend the funeral. Please know that we would have been there if we had been home.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God bless you with strength and peace during this difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
The Balsewicz Family (Nancy,Shirley,Billy & Judy)
LOUISE WILDE
September 20, 2005
MY HUSBAND, BUD, AND I SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. I, ALSO, AM A COUSIN AND KNEW RAY AS A YOUNG BOY. HE WAS A SWEET BOY AND GREW INTO A CARING MAN FROM WHAT EVERYONE TELLS ME. I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN AT THE FUNERAL, BUT I WAS NOT ABLE. WE SEND OUR LOVE.
LOUISE UNDERWOOD WILDE
PATRICIA STEWART
September 20, 2005
I am Raymond's cousin. Our father's were brothers. My memories of Raymond are as a young boy. It is sad to hear of his death. My sympathy to all his children and family. Patricia Underwood Stewart
Diane Badger
September 20, 2005
Marc and Heather,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. It has been a long time and I think of you both every time I drive by your house. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your peace and strenth as you grieve your Dad.
With deepest sympathy,
Diane
lynn and bob boron(potter)
September 20, 2005
dear marc, my heart goes out to you and your family. i remember you as a little boy with artie growing up. you have become a wonderful person and your dad must be proud of you. we will be here if you need us, because friends are forever. love, lynn
Kim Anderson
September 20, 2005
Ray I'll always remember you with a smile... Sundays at your house was full of laughter, sports and good times. You will missed you dearly...
Bob Blanchard
September 19, 2005
My deepest condolences to Marc and Lori and the rest of Ray's family. Ray, I will miss you very much. You were a great person and a great friend. You enjoyed life and made others enjoy it just by being in your company. Here are a few things I will never forget about some great times we had... Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA while driving to the Cape... Ray exclaiming, "Bobby, Bobby... what did you do? what did you do?" as a police cruiser drove past us... Hot tubs and pizza at Lee's... Fantasy Baseball (Southwood Timbers, finally a champion)... Misquamicut... Y2K consulting (Ray built the system in 1970, and he had to come back and make it Y2K compatible... no one knew it would still be working 30 years later or even how it worked!)... the wooden shoe and our money clips from the Wellfleet flea market... and many, many more. Thanks Ray, for making my life a better one. You will be missed by many. May God bless you and your family. Carry on.
Maria Mascaro
September 19, 2005
Marc and Heather, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Maria Mascaro
Michael Thibert
September 19, 2005
Ray,
You will be missed by all. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Mike, Tracy, Drew and Eric Thibert
Dave Blanchard
September 19, 2005
Marc, Laurie, and family,
As you know, we worked with Ray for close to 20 years, but more important, became friends with him. He never asked for anything, but always gave so much to others, as you very well know. He supported Mom and family for so many years; then when he couldn't do that any more, he helped you guys out with your new families as best he could. He also helped educate many people at work including me. We feel fortunate that we were able to be his friend for so many years, Softball and Volleyball at work, Fenway Park, Husky Hoop Games, Patriots, Foxwoods, countless rounds of golf, New Hampshire, Cape Cod, Christmas/New Years/Travelers Parties and a million laughs. We know he is in heaven with Mom whom he missed so much. He will be missed by us as well.
Dave and Lynn Blanchard
Allen/Miller family
September 18, 2005
I cant even begin to explain what Ray was like as a neighbor. I was leaning to the word "Perfect." He was a wonderful guy to all of my family, and he will never be forgotten. God Bless all of his family and friends.
Larry & Vickie LaBarre
September 18, 2005
Marc, Heather, Lori, Mike, and families,
We will always keep "Ray" in our hearts and he will never be forgotten.
With our deepest condolences.
Love,
Joan Balsewicz Young
September 18, 2005
Gerry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked Ray. According to my sons. both of you played in the Golf Tournament for Dennis. I am sorry I was unable to make it. I would have loved to see the both of you.
My thoughts are with both you and Nancy.
Joan
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