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Raymond Gibree Obituary
Worcester - Raymond P. Gibree, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. His wife of forty five years Carole (Madison) Gibree died in 2000. He leaves three sons, Raymond, Steven and Richard of Worcester, a daughter Paula Kwiatkowski and her husband Edward of N. Grafton, five grandchildren, Kara Prendergast, Raymond Gibree Jr. , Katrina Gibree, Heather Zenkus and Kristin Kwiatkowski, ten great grandchildren, two brothers, Robert and his wife Frances of Braydenton, Florida and G. William Gibree and his wife Jeanette of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his three sisters, Pauline Kay, Phyllis Garrepy and Sylvia Gibree. He was born in Worcester a son of the late F. William and Sylvia Gibree.
Mr. Gibree worked for Bausch & Lomb, later owning and operating his own company, Opti-Ray. He also worked as a security guard at Lake Shore Condos, where he formed many friendships.
Ray loved baseball and proudly volunteered for 30 years at Jack Barry Little League, coaching two teams to win the city championship title. He was also an avid Yankees fan, which made for many "family friendly rivalries". He had a heart of gold, finding the best in everyone and will be dearly missed.
Ray's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who helped to lovingly care for him.
The funeral service will be held with on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:30 am in HENRY- DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St. Burial will be in All Faiths Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am. www.worcesterfuneral.com
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Patrick Browne
May 1, 2017
Some of my favorite childhood memories were at Uncle Rays house, dinner on Sundays with all my cousins. Loved to hear his laugh. He loved hearing us laugh. He will definitely be missed
I'm so sorry for you loss. Godspeed Uncle Ray.
Ed Kennedy
May 1, 2017
Ray was always helpful and always a gentleman. may he rest in peace.
Bob Gibree
April 30, 2017
I have many great memories of Uncle Ray, but spending Saturday's on the oil truck with him and my father were the greatest. His laugh at family cookouts and gatherings was contagious. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Gibree family. Bob, Chris, and Derek Gibree
Donna Jessing
April 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Ray...my thoughts and prayers are with you
Bill Moulin
April 30, 2017
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Ray's family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ray from the Lakeshore Condominiums for many years. He was a kind and gentle soul who will be dearly missed.
Ray & Diane Safer
April 30, 2017
Our sincerest sympathies to all of Ray's family. He was the kindest man and a true gentleman. He was my first friend when I moved to Lakeshore. May you be rich in your memories of him.
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