Raymond Hamel

Raymond Louis Hamel 96, of Wethersfield, CT passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 03, 1929, to the late Raymond E. and Anna DeMonte Hamel. Ray worked in sales and loved meeting and engaging in conversations with all types of people. He spent his career working for Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation as Residential Sales Manager. After retiring from CNG, Ray and Ruth built their Dream Retirement Home in Sabastian, FL. Spending nine months out of the year enjoying walks on beautiful beaches. Ray's hobbies and interests included fishing, sailing, boating, beachcombing, entomology, storytelling and gardening. He participated in many organizations such as President of Rotary Club in Wethersfield and Rocky Hill as well as multiple church committees including President of Parish Council. Ray was also an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. He was very involved with his Parish both in Connecticut with Church of the Incarnation as well as in Florida with Our Lady of Guadalupe. Ray was a devoted husband of 73 years to his wife Ruth Fanelli Hamel. They loved traveling and were extremely committed to their family. Along with his wife, Ray is survived by his son Robert Hamel and his wife Diana of Newington, CT; son Richard Hamel and his wife Shirley of Anderson, SC; daughter Rita Heinze and Edward Heinze of Wethersfield, CT; daughter Roberta Mitney and her husband Tom of Bedford, VA along with multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; he is also survived by his sister Mary Ann Rocheleau. Ray was predeceased by two children in law. Services for Ray will be Private in accordance with the family.