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Raymond E. Tator, 76, of Kingston died Thursday August 21, 2025 at home. Born April 5, 1949 in Kingston, he was a son of the the late Raymond T. and Bessie I. (Cline) Tator.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Marines having served in Vietnam. He worked for the Kingston City School District until retirement. Ray enjoyed hiking with his boys particularly on Father's Day and had deep interest in Native American History.
Surviving is his wife, Lynn Tator, who was his high school sweetheart; his sons, Raymond Eric Tator and his wife Aisha, Nathan Andrew Tator and his fiancée Bobbi-Jo Rice; his granddaughters, Bailey Marie Tator and Natalie Ann Tator.
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Rest in peace Ray A big quiet gentle guy
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Worked with Ray and Lynn a lifetime ago at Ferroxcube, such a nice gentleman, sorry for your loss
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