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1920
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2017
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Raymond Leach Obituary
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had worked for the Mitre Corp. in Bedford, Mass. He was a Musician for 60 years and had his own Big Band, Ray Leach and the Suburbanaires. He was a member of the York Golf & Tennis Club and had a hole in one at the age of 83. He was the oldest of 15 children.
His wife Shirley C. (Harris) died in 2014. He leaves two sons, Richard Leach and his wife Denise of Maynard, Mass., and Robert Leach of Fitchburg, Mass.; a daughter Susan Day and her husband Henry of Fitchburg, Mass.; two step-sons, Geoffrey and his wife Terry of Hampton, N.H., and Gary Thomas of Waltham, Mass.; three brothers, Raymond Chester, James and Peter and a sister Genevieve; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; three sons, John, Alan and Michael and 10 brothers and sisters predeceased him.
SERVICES: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 19, in St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York, Maine, with a period of visitation for family and friends from 10-11 a.m., in the Church. Burial will be in Orchard Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher Church or the Waltham High School Music Dept. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, Maine is directing arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.
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Ti Reevers
February 12, 2018
He was my great-grandfather, was loved by the whole family. God bless you Grandpa Ray
August 19, 2017
My deepest sorrow for Ray's family. I played bass for many of Ray's gigs over the years. Ray was a marvelous trombone player and a true professional. It was a pleasure to have known him. Rest in peace Ray. Gil Boule
Steve Taddeo
August 18, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts for Ray's family.
I played drums in Ray's big band, The Suburbinaires for almost 40 years.
God rest his soul
Steve Taddeo
Waltham,Mass
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