Raymond L. Anstiss Sr.

Raymond L. Anstiss Sr. obituary, Lowell, MA

Raymond L. Anstiss Sr.

Raymond Anstiss Obituary

Published by The Chelmsford Independent from Mar. 2 to Mar. 9, 2010.
Raymond L. Anstiss, Sr., 76 years old, a resident of Chelmsford, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Brigham & Womens Hospital, Boston. He was married to Ann (Quinn) Anstiss with whom he recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Born in Lowell on September 6, 1933 he was a son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Harnois) Anstiss. Mr. Anstiss was a graduate of Keith Academy High School, Merrimack College receiving a B.S. in Business Administration, and Boston College receiving a M.B.A. While at Merrimack College he was a member of the first varsity hockey team and a member of the basketball team. After graduation from Merrimack College he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army Finance Corp in Germany. He then worked for the Internal Revenue Service and was an accounting professor at the University of Lowell before founding the accounting firm of Anstiss & Co., P.C. in 1964. Under his leadership, the firm grew to become recognized as one of largest public accounting firms in Massachusetts. He was an active communicant of the Saint Mary Parish in Chelmsford and Saint Charles Parish in Meredith, NH. He was also a director of Jeanne DArc Credit Union for over 35 years and was one of the incorporators of Enterprise Bank. He had served as director of the United Way of Merrimack Valley. Surviving him besides his wife are three children, Raymond Anstiss, Jr. and his wife Theresa (Ducharme) of Chelmsford, Julie McDougall and her husband Paul of Chelmsford, and Barbara Anstiss of Los Angeles, CA; six grandchildren, Mark, Anna, Megan, Meredith and Alex of Chelmsford, MA, and Catelyn of Los Angeles, CA; a sister in law, Jacqueline Casserly of Lowell; a brother in law and sister in law, John and Priscilla Quinn of Chelmsford; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Fr. Arthur Anstiss, Ms. Claire Anstiss, and Mr. George Anstiss. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday February 26, in St. Mary Church, Chelmsford. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities 70 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA 01852 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For condolences and directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.

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March 5, 2010

Marge Jackson posted to the memorial.

March 5, 2010

Nancy Willumsen(nee Jackson) posted to the memorial.

March 1, 2010

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Marge Jackson

March 5, 2010

Dear Ann, Ray Jr, Julie, Barbara & Family, What a great loss for our family. Ray was a wonderful, kind, gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless,

Nancy Willumsen(nee Jackson)

March 5, 2010

Dear Ann, Ray Jr, Julie, Barbara & family I was so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I remember him as a kind-gentle man. I wish I could have known him better, but my years in Australia prevented that. I am sure he has a special place in Heaven. My prayers are with you all. Love

March 1, 2010

Dear Ann, Ray Jr. and family. Ray Sr. was one of the finest gentlemen we've known. As you know Ray Sr. was our personal and business fiancial advisor for over 34 years.
Ray Sr. was "instrumental" in the success of HCS over the years. He was one of the smartest business people I've known.
We could never figure out where he got his energy.
In closing, we will miss him dearly.

Respectively,

Bill Desmarais and family, Gary Rudis and family and the staff of HCS.

February 28, 2010

Ann and Family,
Im so sorry for your loss he was like a father to me, treated justin and I like part of your family. I will always cherious the years I spent working with him and being part of a wonderful family.
God Bless you and your Family,

Tarsha Peak and Justin

Bill McCormick

February 26, 2010

Dear Ann and family,
I wand to express my condolences to you for your loss of 1 great guy. As a classmate of Ray at Keith and Merrimack, he was alway a student athelete and workaholic, traits which he carried on throughout his life which we all wish we could exemplify.A good friend.

Mary Gail & Dennis O'Dea

February 26, 2010

Ray was was the patriarch of more than one family and will be sorely missed. Our condolences to all the family. -- Mary Gail and Dennis O'Dea --

Mary Westcott

February 26, 2010

Dear Ann, I am so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I am currently in Florida and missed coming personally to express my sympathy. He will remain in my memory as a dear friend. Mary Westcott

Mike Schramm

February 26, 2010

Ray Jr. all of your buddies from Bishop Guertin have you guys and your dad in our thoughts and prayers.

February 26, 2010

Ray Jr and Family,
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Karen and Bill Blackwood

Glen and Michelle (Melville) Tynan

February 26, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret Larkin

February 25, 2010

Thanks for everything Ray. You will be Missed.

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the death of Ray. He was a wonderful friend to me and my family for many years. Unfortunately I am in Florida at this time but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love
Ann Cunha

Michael Geraghty

February 25, 2010

To Mrs Anstiss, Ray, Jr. and the rest of the Anstiss family, Ray was someone caring person who always looked for the best in everyone he came across and was always interested in each person. He will be dearly missed. My sympathies to the entire family.

Leo Sandy

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann and family,
Please accept our condolences. We always enjoyed Ray's company. He was upbeat, encouraging, personable and positive - a good, solid human being. He did well and he did good in his life. We shall miss him. The weather may prevent us from coming down Friday, but you will be in our thougths.

Leo and Pearl Sandy

John Gemmell

February 25, 2010

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember him at Meredith. He was a special man.

February 25, 2010

Mrs. Anstiss & Family
Sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
John Ponte & Family

Lynn Marcella

February 25, 2010

Ray has been my business accountant at Chelmsford Copy Center for 34 years. He was always there to help with any questions we had in a very efficient and professional manner. He was also a dear friend to my Uncle and Aunt and I know he will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife Ann and the entire Anstiss Family.

Joseph (Bill) Harper

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann and family, I was saddened to read about Ray' passing. He was one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and the best employer I ever had in my life. He will always be in my prayers. Sincerely, Joseph H. (Bill) Harper

Marilyn Melville

February 25, 2010

Dear Ray, Jr.
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I will always cherish the great memories of parents week-ends and graduation at PC with your parents.Please pass on my deepest sympathy to your Mother and Sisters.
Regards,
Marilyn

February 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Ann and your family. Ray will be in our prayers.

Jim & Eleanor Murphy
Chelmsford

February 25, 2010

Dear Ray Jr and Family:
Your father was a wonderful man and human being. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a pleasure to always talk to him and do business with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike Todisco and Family

Dolly & Jim McNamara

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Ray was a wonderful man and mentor. Family was first and foremost in his life. I will cherish my fond memories of working for him and treasure his wisdom and caring personality.

Karen Hansen Carpenter

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann and your wonderful family, I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing: he was a truly wonderful man and the consummate gentleman, whom I was privileged to know for over 30 years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 25, 2010

Dear Ann & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ray was a man of integrity and kindness. Appointments always included discussions of family and "road trips". He will be missed so much.

Ann & Dan Reardon

Maureen Bossi

February 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find strength and comfort in your memories of happy times together.

Maureen Bossi and Family

February 24, 2010

Dear Ann and family,
Ray will be missed for his friendship and great sense of humor.You and your family are in our prayers.
Ed & Carole Daly,Naples Fl

February 24, 2010

Dear Ann, Ray, Julie,and Barbara,
We were so sorry to hear of Ray,Sr.'s passing. He was always so personable and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficut time.
Dick & Brenda Flanagan(Bonita Springs,FL)

Wil Beaucher, M.D.

February 24, 2010

Ray guided my medical practice for over 30 years with extreme professionalism, unique experience and understanding. He was the irreplaceable advisor who always knew how to discuss, mediate, and resolve all manor of medical office issues. Ray was more than a business advisor... I shall miss his gudance, his caring nature and his friendship.
Joanne and I send Ann, Ray Jr. and all family members our sincerest sympathies. You will all be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Sr. Pauline Leblanc

February 24, 2010

Dear Ray Jr. and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Because I am presently in Canada, I cannot be present in person to offer them to all of you. Please be assured of my prayers for the family at this time of loss and mourning. You can be assured that the Sisters of Charity will have a memorial in your Dad's name. God's peace to you!

Richard Frongillo (Coach)

February 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of the loss of Ray, who was a great husbanf, father, and grandfather. Will always remember Ray as such a generous and sharing gentleman, and was thankful I had the opportunity of meeting Ray through hockey and his children

February 24, 2010

In 1965 at Lowell Tech, I met a new colleague, Ray Anstiss, who joined the Department of Economics and Management teaching Accounting. When Ray left Lowell Tech to go into his own business, I decided to call him when I needed a good accountant. From then on he became our accountant, because we wanted to have one of the top and most respected accountants in the area. Over the years, we have gained the highest respect for Ray, as an individual and a professional. Whenever we brought our tax records in, he always had time to reminisce with us. Ray will be sorely missed. The world is a better place because Ray lived.

Our deepest sympathies to Ann, Ray, Jr., Julie, Barbara and their families. We hope you receive comfort knowing that others care.

May he rest in peace.

Yana and Bernie Shapiro

Yana and Bernie Shapiro

February 24, 2010

In 1965 at Lowell Tech, I met a new colleague, Ray Anstiss, who joined the Department of Economics and Management teaching Accounting. Eventually Ray left Lowell Tech to start his own business. When we needed an accountant, we called Ray, because we wanted to have one of the top and most respected accountants in the area. Over the years, we have gained the highest respect for Ray, as an individual and as a professional. Whenever we brought our tax records in, he always had time to reminisce with us. Ray will be sorely missed. The world is a better place because Ray lived.

Our deepest sympathies to Ann, Ray, Jr., Julie, Barbara and their families. We hope you receive comfort knowing that others care.

May he rest in peace.

Joseph Regan

February 24, 2010

Ray was a great guy with a great sense of humor. We always enjoyed his witty comments and upbeat personality. We will miss him. Deepest condolences from: Joe, Kelly, Lisa and Kim – Regan & Spencer, LLP

bob hatem

February 24, 2010

Friend, fellow MC alum and confidant. The Hatem family will remember the joys shared when talking about hockey, Notre Dame and our family experiences. Our thoughts, prayers and hearfelt condolences are with the Anstiss family. joanne and bob hatem

Leanne George

February 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a well respected business man who did much for his community. May the Lord comfort the hearts of his family.

February 24, 2010

Ray was a very thoughtful and helpful friend and neighbor. We will miss you Ray. God Bless you and your family.

Nancy & Peter Kennedy

Peter Rooks

February 24, 2010

Ray helped me immensely as I started a business 13 years ago. He has been a mentor, advisor, confidant and friend throughout the years of knowing and working with him. He has always been professional, thoughtful and insightful as to the ways of business and life, whether it be relating to tax planning or his getting away to spend time with his family. I will miss him dearly.

Jane E. Beane

February 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Mr. Anstiss; a kind and thoughtful gentlemen. He generously and patiently helped me with my parent's affairs showing them both respect and kindness. Thank you. I will miss him.

Joe,Michelle & Paige Anstiss

February 24, 2010

Aunt Ann,Ray,julie and Barbara,
We are so sorry for your loss.Uncle Ray was a great man and he will be missed by lots.May he rest in peace now.

Philip & Lynne Scannell

February 24, 2010

Mr. Anstiss was a true gentleman and had a great sense of humor,Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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