Raymond F. Willette

6/19/1937 - 12/29/2022

Raymond F. Willette, 85, loving husband to Gloria (Cooper) Willette, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven. Born in Island Falls, ME, on June 19, 1937, the eldest of 8 children born to the late Victor and Ruth Willette.

Raymond met the love of his life, Gloria, and together in 1960 they came down from Maine to settle in Meriden, CT. Raymond was general foreman at Pratt and Whitney until his retirement in 1995. He and his wife traveled extensively, their biggest trips to Hawaii and a surprise trip to Alaska. They also visited Branson, MO and many family trips to Birch Point in Maine. Raymond also loved to fish, and you could often find him out on his boat in the summer months, always with Gloria, one of his children or grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Gloria of 61 years, he is survived by his children, Michelle of Dover Foxcroft, ME, David (Sue) of Southington, Andrew (Sue) of Meriden and Scott (Maureen) of Wallingford. He also leaves grandchildren, Zachary (Jess), Jonathan (Margaritta), Christopher (Rachael), Caitlin (Sam), Mia (Cayden), Nicholas (Danielle), Gabrielle (Kimberly), Justin and Luke (Paige); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Annabel, Dominic, Raelynn, Briella and Logan; his sister Linda (Rick); and his brothers Ronald, Rodney (Betty), Harold all of Maine and Richard (Cindy) of Alabama. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Anthony, his brother James, and his sister Joyce.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and medical personnel of St. Raphaels Hospital in New Haven.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, January 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. A celebration of life will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Should friends desire, donations in Raymond's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church at 159 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.

Night night dear father, we love you and miss you already!