Raymond Arthur Charest

Raymond Arthur Charest of Tavares, Florida passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2023, at the age of 92. Raymond was born on August 8, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. He moved to Florida in 1971 and has lived in many different locations within the state. He was a veteran of the United States Military and owned his own businesses. He worked as an auto mechanic, and then followed that business with owning a Convenience Store for about 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and was a member of the Mexico Beach Turtle Watch.
Raymond is predeceased by his wife Sally Charest who died on November 15, 2007.
Raymond is survived by his children Russell (Patty) Charest, Donna Charest, and Debra Charest; 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
On Monday April 10, 2023, he will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery. The graveside service will be held at 11:30am.
**Please be sure to arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to the service, and do not be late to the service. You will check in with the front kiosk and they will give you a lane to join prior to going to the Committal Pavillion. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee access to the service due to the timely manner Florida National has instilled.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to go to the Mexico Beach Turtle Watch. Please click the link to see how to donate. https://mexicobeachgov.com/residents/volunteer-donate/
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