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Raymond Matthews Obituary
April 9, 1962 - February 26, 2019
Ellenville, NY
Raymond D. Matthews of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 56 years old. Ray was born on April 9, 1962 in Ellenville; he was the son of Ronald and Doris Matthews (Moshier).
Ray graduated from Ellenville High School in 1980. He furthered his education at the Albany College of Pharmacy where he earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy in 1989.
Ray was an active and caring member of the community, always giving without expectation of gain. He was a trustee of the Ellenville Central School Board and Vice Chairman of the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation. He was also member of the Ellenville Regional Hospital Board of Trustees and the Free and Accepted Masons.
Ray was a tinkerer, always "fixing" something with meticulous attention to detail, not timeline. As a third generation pharmacist at Matthews Pharmacy in Ellenville, his dedication and passion earned him the trust of the community.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Ray is survived by his wife, Aileen Matthews (Albert); their children, Jennifer Matthews and her husband, Mark Bush and Daniel Matthews and his wife, Anna; his brother, Randy Matthews and his wife, Tierney; his sister, Denise Squadrito and her husband, Tom; his grandson, Theodore Bush, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12 noon on Friday, March 1st at St. John's Memorial Episcopal Church in Ellenville. Burial will follow at Fantinekill Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Ray's name to the Ellenville Regional Hospital Foundation, attn: Debbie Briggs, 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville, NY 12428.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Loucks Funeral Home 79 N Main St. Ellenville. To send a personal condolence to Ray's family please visit us at www.loucksfh.com
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Al Emmans
March 11, 2019
Ron, Doris, and Aileen, please accept our condolences from the RDC family. You and Ray have been so good to our company and staff - so professional and kind in your business dealings. It's been a pleasure to serve you and we will sorely miss Ray. We understand it will be difficult moving forward, but we are hoping the Matthews Pharmacy legacy can live on, continuing to serve the residents of Ellenville with the same level of dedication, personal care, and true friendship you've always offered. If there is anything we can do for you or your staff, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, the staff at RDC.
Michelle Rose
March 5, 2019
Rest In Peace, you will truely be missed
Ray Valentin
March 2, 2019
My condolences to the family . so sad to hear. Rip Ray
Barbara and Jim Madison
March 1, 2019
Aileen and family. We were deeply saddened to hear of Ray's passing. Ray was not only our pharmacist, but our friend as well. When we came in he always took time to say hi and kid around with Jimmy. It is said that the good die young and this is so true with Ray. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Ray will be missed by all that knew him.
Linda Delello
March 1, 2019
I am deeply saddened of this news. Ray was always so kind. My prayers to the family.
Ernest Bollin
March 1, 2019
Your family is part of the bedrock of Ellenville and a blessing to all of us who knew you. Ron,I am so sorry for your loss; no parent should ever outlive a child. I will never forget your help, your friendship and the stories we share. Peace, Ernie Bollin (Jr)
douglas frey
March 1, 2019
Dearest Aileen and family, I cannot truly express my sorrow and grief you are experiencing, my sincere condolences Ray was a special friend to Debbie and myself he will be truly missed by both of us. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask...
Laurie and Bob Perras
March 1, 2019
Aileen and family,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are for your precious loss. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to know him. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your children.
Nora Fernandez
March 1, 2019
To the Matthews Family;
Your whole family has been and always will be a Great Blessing for Ellenville and everyone who have met you all.
May God give you all the comfort to your hearts. Many of us will always be grateful to have met such an extraordinary man.
Lots of love and light!
Robin Damms
March 1, 2019
My condolences to the family. Very sad to hear. He was a good person.
MaryAnn McGarvey
February 28, 2019
Dear Aileen and Family,
Deep Sympathy for the Loss of a Very Special Man. May the Lords Blessings be with you at this Sorrowful time.
Walter and Susan Sperling
February 28, 2019
Dearest Matthews Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss as well as ours.
Ray was a wonderful friend to both of us and it's hard to believe that he is gone. When a person such as Ray leaves us, the void in the community and our hearts is impossible to fill. Wherever Ray is now, we picture him dispensing medication, refilling prescriptions, with that unique smile, wisdom and good natured personality. Though we cannot be with you tomorrow, our thoughts, tears and love will be.
With love,
Susan and Walter Sperling
Aka Sue and Doc
Gary & Tracy Kulp
February 28, 2019
TO AILEEN & FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY
FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS ARE
WITH YOU.
Cheryl Albea
February 28, 2019
Dear Ray, You have always been the kindest person I ever met. No matter how busy you would be in the pharmacy, you always had time to say hi and a nice word or two. You will be fondly missed. My deepest condolences to Aileen and all the Matthew family. God be with you.
February 28, 2019
Aileen,
My heart goes out to you and your kids. Ray was such a fine gentleman and he will be sorely missed by those whom he served and those of us who thought the world o him. I am so very sorry!
Love, Cathy Farris & Dennis Caro
Nora Fernandez
February 28, 2019
Jesus is the HOPE in the dawn of each day, the feeling of JOY that keeps sadness away, the undying LOVE that brings light to the SOUL, the caring and COMFORT that heal and make whole. With deepest sympathy and a prayer that the Lord will fill your days with HIS peace and bring comfort to your heart.
Ray...an amazing human being, amazing professional and always ready to help with kindness. I will miss you so very much :'(
Nupur Detar
February 28, 2019
I'm very sorry to hear the news- We can never forgot how for many years, Matthew prepared by hand our infant daughter's medication and mailed it to us overseas. We will always remember him as the cheerful and kind man he was. Deepest condolences to the family. Regards,Nupur and Michael Detar
Roger Ross
February 28, 2019
Ray was a wonderful friend to so many with genuine compassion, and a smile that lit up any room like electricity
His continuous acts of kindness leaves this world a better place
This is a great loss to our community
Eric Bongartz
Roger Ross
Craig Kleinman
February 27, 2019
So very sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you, Matthews family.
Rick Weinman
February 27, 2019
A truly great man. So kind and understanding. A great loss for humanity....
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