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Raymond Denton Obituary

CHARLESTOWN - Raymond E. Denton, 81, of Charlestown, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Finnegan) Denton, and the son of the late Ernest Denton and Mabel (Batcheler) Denton.

Raymond was the loving father to Bruce Denton and his wife, Jackie; Keith Denton; Joyce Denton; his daughter-in-law, Brenda; and the late Ellen and Wayne Denton. He was a brother to Ernest Denton, Gertrude Heineman, and Bertha Gilbert.

Ray was a member of the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division, and was also an instructor. He owned his own business, Denton Dry Wall, and worked at Walmart as a greeter.

Calling hours for Raymond will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service immediately following, at S.R. Avery Funeral Home, located on 3A Bank St., Hope Valley, RI. For online condolences, please visit www.Averyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Feb. 22 to Mar. 14, 2015.

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Erinn Hlavac

March 10, 2015

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My prayers are with you.

Frank & Mary Bliven

March 6, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Michael Schrader

February 24, 2015

Kathy, so sorry to hear about ray.
He was one of the finest men i have ever met and had the pleasure of spending time with.
He will be missed for he was a good friend.

February 24, 2015

Kathy, so sorry to read of Ray's passing. Your in my prayers.
Cousin Maureen

Lisa Manor

February 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you, Kathy & your families. Ray was a wonderful man, you two had a wonderful relationship that many of us never know.

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