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2019
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Bernice Ray Obituary
She was born Feb. 19, 1933, in New London, the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Larmonie) Lake.
Mrs. Ray graduated from WMI in 1951. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Paul Kevell, CPA in Norwich and for the city of New London.
She was united in marriage to Richard Eugene Ray Nov. 9, 1957, in St. Joseph Church. Mr. Ray preceded her in death Nov. 3, 2010.
Mrs. Ray was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a member of the OLPH Family Group. She was also a long-time volunteer at the New London Community Meal Center.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Kathryn and Bert Beaton of New Mexico, Judy and John Knowles of Mystic, Jodie and Mark Kehrer of New York; grandchildren, Brittany (James) Wallace, Jason (Jenny) Kehrer, Matthew (Samantha) Kehrer, Hannah Knowles, Kathleen (Evan) Perkins; great-grandchildren, Dante Kehrer, Jayden Morris, Kayton Go, Holden Wallace and Henry Kehrer. She is also survived by sister Louise Gates of Willimantic and brothers, Louis Lake of Quaker Hill and Joseph Thomas Lake of Florida.
A private Memorial Mass and burial will be scheduled at a later date.
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Joan Austin Malchiodi
December 9, 2019
Kathy and Family,
I reconnected with your mom about 5 years ago at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. She was the same kind, generous lady that I remembered from my days at St. Mary's School. God's grace to you all in your loss.
Denis Lacroix
December 9, 2019
Dear Kathy, Judy and Jodie - No words can adequately express my sadness and sympathy for your loss. I will keep you all in prayer trusting God will bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. God needed another Angel. Her kindness, generosity and friendship touched us all and those who knew her are better people because of it. May the memories of your mother bring a smile to your faces that will fill your hearts with love. In prayer I send condolences.
Frank Florio
December 8, 2019
Kathy, Judy and Jodie, my sincerest condolences to you and your families for your loss. Your mom was a special lady and will always hold a special place in my heart. May God provide you all comfort during this difficult time.
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