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Raymond Babbitt Obituary
Raymond Irving Babbitt, age 86, of Danby NY, formerly of St. Augustine FL, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017 at the Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility in Ithaca, NY.
Ray was born on April 27, 1930 in Niagara Falls NY to the late Leon Charles and Dorothy McLeod Babbitt. He was an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War and was a member of the Candor American Legion Post 907.
Ray worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Local 545 for over twenty-five years. He also served as the Town of Danby Highway Superintendent in the early 80's and was the head of maintenance at the Divi resorts Danby office. After retiring and moving to St. Augustine FL, he worked as a shuttle bus driver for Flagler Hospital for over ten years. Ray was known for his intense driving skills on asphalt and dirt track in Upstate New York and Canada; he was also an avid NASCAR enthusiast.
He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Joan L. Babbitt in 2012 and grandson, Joseph F. Mendelis II in 2008. He was also predeceased by his sister Jean Lynch Branigan and brothers Robert and James. Surviving him are his son Michael Babbitt (Becky) of Ithaca, NY, daughters Jo Ellen Hedlund (Dalva) of Ithaca, NY and Lesley Broat of Pinckney, MI, and brother Bruce Babbitt of Colorado. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ray's family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his special friends Kim and Laura in St. Augustine, FL.
A celebration of Ray's life and private graveside service will be held at a later date. Bangs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Scott Babbitt
April 5, 2017
RIP Gramps. We love you.
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Twin Tiers Honor Flight
April 2, 2017
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Twin Tiers Honor Flight, we send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Babbitt. His service to our country and to his union will not be forgotten. Peace and comfort to all who knew him.
March 29, 2017
Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus.
John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope.
Rom. 15:4
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