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Raymond Hester Obituary
He was born July 22, 1944, in New London, the son of the late Raymond C. and Martha (Nickerson) Hester Sr. Ray attended local schools and graduated from the former Chapman Technical High School. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees serving in Vietnam.
He was united in marriage to the former Lorraine Potter on Dec. 9, 1968, in Danielson; Mrs. Hester survives him.
He was formerly employed in engineering at Electric Boat and later owner and operated Raiders Roost on Shaw St. before his illness. He was a member of the Quaker Hill Baptist Church and was a life member of the Quaker Hill Fire Dept.
Besides his beloved wife of 41 years, he is survived by two sons, Scott J. and Daniel K. Hester, both of Quaker Hill; a daughter, Jennifer Smith of Niantic; and a brother, Eugene Hester of Deep River.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill. Interment with military honors will be in Union Cemetery. There are no visiting hours.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Quaker Hill Fire Dept., 17 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill CT 06375.
The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dennis & Carol Hansen
November 24, 2010
Lorraine, Scott and Danny,
So sorry to hear of your lost, our prayers are with all of you in your time of grief.
Pam Cabigting
November 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Craig Johnson
November 22, 2010
Lorraine, Scott and Danny,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. I have many fond memories, as a child, of the parties at your house. I will let my parents (June and Bruce Johnson) know about the sad news. Unfortunately they are out of the country and will not be able to make the services. God Bless. -Craig Johnson
Karen Hansen
November 22, 2010
Lorraine,Danny and Scott,
My prayers go out to you all at this time of sorrow. May he finally rest in peace.
Bradford Financial Inc
November 22, 2010
Dear Lorraine & Family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. We know how much you did for him in keeping him home with you. May he rest in peace. Sincerely
Glenn & Ann Marie
Joe Sanda
November 21, 2010
Ray, you were a good friend
I'll miss you.
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