Raymond P. McFarlane

Raymond P. McFarlane obituary, Essex Junction, Vt

Raymond P. McFarlane

Raymond McFarlane Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 9, 2019.
Raymond P. McFarlane February 16, 1936 - June 4, 2019 Essex Junction, VT Raymond Paul McFarlane graduated from Ithaca College in 1959 and married Carolyn Newton in 1960. After thirteen years as a firefighter in New York City, he retired as a lieutenant in 1973. In San Diego, he taught fire science at Miramar Community College until 2002. In 2016, he and Carolyn moved to Essex Junction, Vermont. Ray will be missed for his playful wit and easy laughter, and his keen, warm interest in people. He is survived by Carolyn; his daughters Bonnie and Evelyn; his granddaughters Giulia, Kendra, and Anna; and his great-granddaughter Lorizabelle.

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June 3, 2020

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June 9, 2019

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June 9, 2019

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JoJean & Homer Jones

June 9, 2019

We are very sorry to hear this news and send our sincere condolences to Carolyn and family. Ray was a wonderful neighbor and friend to all on Tinasa Way. Both he and Carolyn were missed when they moved to Vermont. We have happy memories of our many patio parties and neighborhood activities together. Regards old friend.

Howard Gillins

June 9, 2019

Thanks for passing along your expansive experience & teaching us about Fire Science & the world we now inhabit. You made San Diego county a better place.

June 9, 2019

Carolyn,
My heart and thoughts go out to you and your family. Ray was such a wonderful guy. Always has such a warm smile! I'm so grateful to have known him and you in his 5 years as a volunteer reading with 2nd graders at Vista Grande Elementary with Everyone A Reader program. A very special person has passed.
Fondly,
Martha Moffett

Jeffrey Levy

June 9, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was one of my teachers at Miramar college. Since I was from New York we always hit it off. He always had a good story to tell. Rest in peace, Ray.

June 9, 2019

Thank you Ray for all you did for the students in the Fire Technology department at Miramar College. You were a good friend of mine and we shared some good times and laughs. Carolyn we're thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely Joe and Charlene Nagy

Jeff Carle

June 9, 2019

Ray was a mentor and friend, who made certain so many of us entering the fire service had a solid base, and a place to seek guidance when necessary. His sense of humor, and dry wit just amazed me. The stories of his career with the FDNY were always laced with wit and humor, and I will miss him. Thanks for everything Ray!

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