Raymond O. "Ray" Granger Jr.

Raymond O. "Ray" Granger, Jr., 83, longtime Auburn resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester after an illness.

Raymond was born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, son of the late Raymond O. Granger, Sr. and Mary A. (Wrenn) Granger. Ray graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy, in Woonsocket, RI and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. In 1969, he moved to Auburn, MA where he has lived for the past 56 years.

Ray had an illustrious career working at Granger Contracting Co. in Worcester, from 1964 until 1979. He then founded his own remodeling business, employing several others and working throughout Worcester County. He was an avid gardener, always giving friends and neighbors advice and awesome vegetables.

Ray served honorably in the United States Army and Reserves. He was an active member and Past Commander of the Chester P. Tuttle American Legion Post #279 in Auburn, where he loved spending time with other members.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, best friend and caregiver, Carolyn I. (Kamandulis) Granger; a grandson, Christopher Fenner; two sisters, Peggy Townsend and her partner, John Curtin and Janet Herrmann, both of CT; sister-in-law, Denyse Kamandulis of Sutton; he was a cherished and loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Paulette Rae Rossi; a brother, Thomas J. Granger, a sister, Joan Beando; a nephew, Thomas E. Granger; and brother-in-law, Bill Kamandulis.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray's name may be made to The Chester P. Tuttle American Legion Post # 279- Members Room, 88 Bancroft Street, Auburn, MA 01501.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 5 – 7 PM at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn. His funeral will be on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford Street, Auburn. Burial with military honors will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn.