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Raymond Allard Obituary

Raymond Allard Jr., 66

Worcester - Raymond L. Allard Jr., 66, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after being stricken ill.

Mr. Allard is survived by his two children; Ashley N. Allard and Adam J. Allard, both of Worcester, MA; a sister, Nancy Harding of Marlborough, MA and her husband George Harding; nieces and nephews; and his former wife Susan J. Allard. Raymond was born in Worcester, son of the late Raymond L. Allard, Sr. and Irene E. (Kozlowski) Allard and is also predeceased by a brother, James Allard.

He is a graduate of North High School in Worcester, MA and later earned an associate's degree from the Andover Institute of Business. Raymond worked for over 30 years with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired in 2012.

Mr. Allard loved working on his model railroad trains and model cars, as well as listening to his favorite oldies and jazz music, especially the Beatles. He was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. He had a very kind heart and would help anyone in need. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends and family are invited to gather at Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28th from 8:45 to 10 AM. Burial will be privately held in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the scholarship program at the Joy of Music, 1 Gorham Street, Worcester, MA 01605.

To share a memory of Ray, sign the online guestbook, or for directions please visit

www.Royfuneral.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2017.

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patty chosta

October 24, 2017

Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was always so kind. I worked over 25 years with Ray.

October 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences to your family, I'm so sorry for your loss... Ray was a wonderful man, he will be missed. From all the Postal carriers @ wash square. Sincerely - Ferial Mikhael.

Jeff Lee

October 24, 2017

Rest in peace Ray, you'll be missed by the gang at Dunkin Donuts.

Genatossio

October 23, 2017

To The Allard Family,
We remember Ray as a kind and easy going man who loved Mustangs. It was just a few months ago that Tony had coffee with him at Dunking Donuts. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty and Tony Genatossio

Jeff Lee

October 23, 2017

Rest in peace, Ray.

The gang at Dunkin Donuts will miss you.

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