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Raymond Ettington Obituary

Raymond Ettington
August 28 2025
Ray Ettington of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the age of 95. He and his late wife Betty were Ridgefield residents in the 1970s and '80s, raising four daughters who graduated from RHS. He was a University of Rochester graduate, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and IBM retiree. For more, see Legacy.com.

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Published by The Ridgefield Press from Sep. 8 to Sep. 11, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Ettington

7 Entries

Suanne Smith

September 13, 2025

I did not know Raymond but I did know his wife Betty. She was my favorite teacher when attending Northside High School in Corning NY. I so admired her and her amazing ways to keep us( gregarious} students engaged. I have often thought of her and wondered where she lived these many years. I was happy to read Raymond's obituary and know more about her family. I will always have a special place in my heart for such a special teacher.

Kim Tascione

September 9, 2025

My dearest Ray, I will miss you every single day. Your smile, quick wit, funny stories, and all around ability to bring joy and wisdom are only a few of your greatest qualities. I will treasure our memories and you will always have a special place in my heart.

Robert D. Kehrer

September 8, 2025

Barb and I are sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Ettington Family always meant a lot to us and our family.

Linda A ORRELL-FAIR

September 8, 2025

So sad to hear this news. He was a great neighbor. He and your mom were special.

Ralph Jahnige

September 8, 2025

When we lived in Ridgefield at one point Ray was treasurer for a large organization (I forgot which one ) and I recall that he began his report by saying that he understood that his job was to be honest, accurate AND BRIEF. And he was. Ray was also one of the nicest people I have ever known.

Patricia Burean

September 7, 2025

What a beautiful obituary for man of distinction and a life well lived! I will miss Ray and our Zoom travels!

Marie Rock

September 7, 2025

Honestly, there is so much that can be said about Ray, and I only met him in person a couple times at the lake. But then, I met him virtually on the international travel Zoom trips that he arranged with the assistance of Barbara and Stephen. Always adding something new and interesting to each trip, Ray would be teacher to all his Zoom trip participants. On many a gloomy Sunday in New England, he made my day, as he would recount where he had travelled throughout the world. Thank you, Ray! And many thanks to his adoring daughters, their spouses and relatives who graciously shared him.

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