Raymond J. Pare

SIDNEY -- Raymond J. Pare, age 55, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at his home following a long illness.

He was born in Augusta on June 6, 1955, a son of Robert and Germaine (Jacques) Pare.

Mr. Pare was a graduate of Cony High School, class of 1973, and was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

He worked for over 30 years in the food service industry, most recently at Pine State Trading Co.

Mr. Pare was a member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Fishing Club.

Ray was an avid fisherman. His happiest times were on the lake trolling in his new boat. He loved camping and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.

He was predeceased by his mother, Germaine (Jacques) Pare; and a brother, Gerard Pare.

Mr. Pare is survived by his wife, Lisa A. (Arbour) Pare, of Sidney; two daughters Jennifer M. Pare and Sarah E. Pare, both of Sidney; his father, Robert Pare, of Augusta; a brother, Tony Pare, and his wife, Jane, of Augusta; two sisters Jeannette Eaton and her husband, Rod, of Litchfield, and Patty Wilbur and her husband, Eric, of Hermon; his mother-in-law, Lucienne Arbour, of Augusta; his grandmother-in-law, Maria Arbour, of Augusta; a sister-in-law, Susan Mitton, and her husband, Fred, of Sidney; nephews Jeremy Pare his wife, Melissa, and their children Mason and Ava of Manchester, Matthew Fontaine and his wife, Shelby, of Seattle, Wash., Brandon and Devan Eaton of Litchfield, and Eric and Alex Wilbur of Hermon; nieces Melanie Martinez and her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Gabby, of Augusta, and Nicole Emmons and her husband, Ryan, of Sidney; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 12., at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Avenue, Augusta. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray's memory may be made to either Harold Alfond Cancer Center, c/o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828; or Bread of Life Ministries, 2 Mulliken Court, Augusta, ME 04330.

Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.