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Raymond Wheeler Obituary

Raymond F. Wheeler of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Morton Hospital at the age of 81 (9 over par). Born in Taunton, Raymond was the son of the late Raymond C. and Ann (Goldrick) Wheeler. He was educated in Taunton at St. Marys Grammar School and Taunton High School and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement in 1995, he was president of Bank of Taunton for 25 years and prior to that was employed by Taunton Cooperative Bank for 11 years. Mr. Wheeler was a veteran of the United States Navy, an honorary director of the Taunton Boys and Girls Club, a member of the board of the Taunton Industrial Development Financing Authority, Taunton Rotary Club, Taunton Lodge of Elks, Morton Hospital Corporation and Segregansett Country Club. He was a New England Patriots season ticket holder since 1971 and a Boston Red Sox season ticket holder for many years. Ray was a Great father, grandfather and friendGo Sox, Go Bruins, Go Patriots. Survivors are a daughter Kimberley A. (Wheeler) Leonard of Taunton and a son: Raymond J. Chip Wheeler of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and grandson Jarett G. Leonard of Taunton. He was also the brother of the late Jeffrey M. Wheeler. Rays family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 1-4pm in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral home, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton. Following cremation, burial will be held in the summer at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. To light a memorial candle, sign guest book, facility directions go to www.hathway funerals.com or call 508-822-3318. Memorial donations in Rays memory may be made to the Taunton Boys and Girls Club, 31 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

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Published by Taunton Gazette on Mar. 22, 2019.

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Lynn Gagne

April 9, 2019

Chip, Kim & family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you find comfort in old friends are thinking & praying for you. May his beautiful memory always make you smile.
xo

Bruce Reagan

March 30, 2019

Sorry to hear of my old friends passing.I grew up in the house on Grove,with Ray ,Ann,and Jeff.Ray taught me a lot about life,and friendship.Jeff used to visit me at my Irish pub in Ca.The three of them actually showed up to visit the
Pub.I missed him on my last visit to Taunton,and when I texted him he promised we would get together this September.I am saddened that won't happen.

March 28, 2019

Kim and Chip Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am Ray's cousin. My mother,Cathy Goldrick, was Ann's sister. We visited the family, Ann, Ray, Jeff and Da, often on our Sunday trips to Taunton. Ray always was fun to be with and I will miss his sparkling blue eyes. Ray was a great son and brother. He cared for Jeff and Auntie Ann right til the end. We had the chance to talk some last year when he came down to Florida. He bragged about Jarrett and how much he loved his family. I know he is happy in heaven his family and friends.

Elaine Richard Funk Jacksonville, Florida

Jean and Tom Gallagher

March 27, 2019

Kim and Chip and Jarrett We're so sorry for your loss. He was a good friend and a great man. I pray you find peace.

Jean and Tom GALLAGHER.

Jerry Foley

March 27, 2019

Rest in peace, Ray
I've been lucky to have you as
a friend for these many years.
I'll miss the sound of your voice

Jerry Foley
Tucson, Arizona

Kim Durham-Levesque

March 26, 2019

Kim and Chip, I am so sorry for you loss! May he Fly High like the Golf Balls he loved to hit.

Greg Forsythe

March 25, 2019

My time spent with Ray (or Mr. Wheeler as I called him) was always enjoyable to be sure. Each year I would look forward to the time of year when Ray would come down and stay with Chip for a few months. I don't recall insomuch as a moment when Ray was anything but kind, patient, and generous. Sincere condolences from Greg, Lily, and Mia.

March 25, 2019

So sorry to learn of the passing of Ray. I knew him in the good old days at St.Mary's Grammar School, and also as a co worker at the former Western Auto on Ingell St.. Long ago memories. May he be at peace.

Karen Logan

March 24, 2019

Love and sympathy to Mr. Wheeler's son and daughter, friends and family. Such a wonderful man!

Don Sherry

March 24, 2019

Ray Wheeler was one of my dearest, closest, and trusted friends, for most of my life before I moved away from Taunton. Ray, his cousin, Joe Goldrick, I , and a few others, went to school, went in the service, came back, had fun, married, raised families, had careers, and never forget our treasured friendship. We never had a cross word.
Ray came to visit my wife Pat and I 8 years ago in Gainesville, Florida, and it was like little time had passed and we were back to the good old days in Taunton. Pat and I loved him and had missed him all these years.
Rest in peace old friend. We know you are in heaven with the Lord.

Don and Pat Sherry

Sheri St.Germain

March 23, 2019

Chip and Kim, my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I met your Dad working at the bank. He was a fair, generous boss and a lot of fun. One of my co-workers and I nicknamed him "Big Wheel". That was the '80's.
He was friends with my Mom, Carol O'Connell, and was supportive to me at her funeral 10 years ago.
He went to THS with my Dad, Peter. My Dad has fond, fun memories of Ray.
I recently saw him at Bonnie Azevedo's service. He sauntered into Baha Brothers and I greeted him with a "Big Wheel!", his eyes twinkled and his hug was sincere. He always has a place in my heart. I will miss him.

Tommy Donnelly

March 23, 2019

I was real lucky kid to have Ray in my life. Thank you for everything you did for me. God bless Ray and you all.

Bob Peck

March 23, 2019

Chip and Kim,so sorry to read of your dad's passing. Ray was always a friendly fun loving guy and so down to earth.

Janet Arnold

March 23, 2019

To the wheeler family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Larry and Barbara Masterson

March 23, 2019

Kim, Chip and Jarett - We were deeply saddened to read of Ray's passing. He will be missed by the entire Seggy community.
He was so proud of Chip and Jarett's golfing achievements. Ray was always there to "help out" during the Junior Golf Tournaments at Parker. With our deepest sympathy and condolences!
Larry and Barbara Masterson

March 23, 2019

In my prayers. Kim and Chip- your Dad was a great man. He be missed.
Norbert Oliveira

Christine Garvey

March 22, 2019

Thoughts and prayers Kim, Chip and family. He is a great person and I am happy to have known him.

Leonard Hulll

March 22, 2019

Kim and Chip: so sorry to hear of Dad's passing. I have many fond memories of him during the many years that I knew him. May God grant you strength and inner peace, and may the wonderful memories that you have of him bring you comfort. May Ray find everlasting peace with Jesus Christ.

Daniel Morehouse

March 22, 2019

I new my uncle Ray years ago when he lived adjacent to Taunton High erea.My mother was Helen Phillips.I new Ray Ray years ago.Improud he didso well for Taunton

March 22, 2019

Tom&Mary Goggin

With Jessie Wheeler, his Aunt who was married to Ralph.

Susan O'Brien

March 22, 2019

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