Ray Desharnais Obituary
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Ray Desharnais has passed away after a long, courageous battle with lung disease. A beautiful flame has been extinguished. He was born August 25, 1963 in Boston and was raised and lived in Hull most of his life.
He is predeceased by his parents Robert and Nancy Desharnais, sister Laureen Reilly and oldest brother Robert Desharnais Jr. He is survived by his siblings Richard Desharnais of Scituate, Ronald (& Vickie) Desharnais of Hooksett, NH, Anne (& Doug) Wright of Charleston SC, Frances (& Tara) Desharnais of Randolph, MA, Vincent Desharnais of Weymouth, MA and many nieces and nephews. His dogs Maeve and Merry will miss him very much.
He never met a stranger; everyone who met him loved him. He was loved by so many and will be missed even more. A loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He was the Life of the Party. If you ever sang and danced with him, you know. For those of you who knew him, lucky lucky you.
Per his wishes, there will be no services but, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the Spring. We will deeply miss you Ray, Love you, Always and Forever.
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