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Raymond Colton Obituary
Raymond was born in Clare, N.Y., the son of the late Worth and Evelyn Weston Colton. He had lived in Enfield for almost 25 years until moving to Somers where he had resided for the last 28 years. Raymond worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft until 1979 when he founded his own company: Colton Associates of Chicopee, Mass. Raymond's generous, thoughtful, compassionate, and loving personality will be deeply missed by all, his family and business associates. Raymond was a decorated U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, and South Korean Presidential Unit Citation with 5 Battle Stars. He was a fire commissioner of Thompsonville, member of the former Claddaugh Club, chairman of the Somers Senior Housing Authority for 21 years, a past commander and life member of the Disabled American Veterans Enfield Chapter 52, a member of the Korean War Veterans, member of VFW Post 1501, and All Saints Church of Somers. In 2004 Raymond authored the book "Sacrificial Lambs 24th Division Korea July 1950."
Raymond is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie Irma Morin Colton; his daughter, Sharon Saviski, and her partner, Bill Granata, of Broad Brook; his son, Raymond Colton Jr. of Enfield; his grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Saviski, Julie Sorensen, and Laura and David Colton; great-grandchildren, Caitlin Vincent and Tyler Sorensen; and great-great grandchild, Zachary Hulevitch. He is also survived by his brother, Arnold Colton of Clare, N.Y., and two sisters: Barbara Harrington and her husband, Robert, of Canton, N.Y., Carol Ufford and her husband, David, of New Hampshire; and his dear friends, Sharon Berkley of Enfield and Marie and Ralph Burnett of Somers.
Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, has been entrusted with Raymond's arrangements.
Visitation for Raymond will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The funeral procession will be forming at 11 a.m. to All Saints Church for a Mass of Christian Burial with Father Roland Cloutier as celebrant on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at noon, followed by military honors outside of the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Raymond's memory may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or Home & Community Health Service, P.O. Box 1199, Enfield, CT 06083-1199.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Colton
Tom Thiel
September 3, 2010
Marie and family
I'm so sorry to learn of Ray's passing, and extend to you and yours my sincerest sympathies at the loss of another Victory Division member to be thrown into the Korean war. My only mutual experience with Ray and with you was at the 24th IDA Reunions, first at Columbia SC, and then a year later at Springfield MO. And of course through his excellent book, Sacraficial Lambs. Ray made a difference in life. May God be with you.
Sincerely
Tom Thiel, 24th Infantry Division Association
Wesley R. Morrison
September 2, 2010
Very sorry to hear of another "First to Fight" soldier leaving us. My condolences to the family and all his many friends.
Wes Morrison
24th IDA
Shannon Sorensen
September 2, 2010
Meme and Family, May you feel some comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Bappa during this time of sorrow. He was a great man and I always loved hearing the story of how you two met. My thoughts are with you!
James M Sheridan
September 2, 2010
Irma and family, my sincere sympathy in your loss.
Beth-Ann Rodriguez
September 2, 2010
Sharon & Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help you please ask. My thoughts will be with you. My deepest condolences.
Andy Godek
September 2, 2010
I always remember Mr C asking me for a
" Grape Nehi " back when I worked for him at the Windsor Court Hotel.
I have always thought of him when I see a Nehi, to this day.
A real gentle-person whom I was fortunate to know.
So sorry for your loss.
David Ouellette
September 1, 2010
Mrs Colton,
I am saddened to hear of Mr Colton's passing. Another founding father of Sharren Lane who served his country with distinction has left us. I pray for you, Sharon,Raymond and your entire family. My deepest condolences.
Paula Ramsey
September 1, 2010
Mem: Was so sad to hear of Bappa's passing. He was a fine man and a wonderful uncle. He'll be greatly missed by all that new & loved him. May the memories you've shared ease your time of sorrow. I love you. Paula & Hal and the girls.
Richard Berkley
September 1, 2010
Irma, I know people say,"He is in a better place now", but I know the hurt when they are gone. You want them to stay with you. All I can say is I will pray for both of you!!! Richard Berkley
Jeffrey Barnett
September 1, 2010
Our deepest condolenses for your loss, he was a good man who lead a full life. He is now in a better place in good hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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