Raymond B. Barnes

Raymond B. Barnes Raymond B. Barnes of Charlton, formerly of Lexington, died February 3, 2011 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born February 14, 1922 in West Haven, CT, son of Raymond B. Barnes and Lillian (Beale) Barnes. He attended West Haven schools graduating from West Haven High School in 1939. He then attended Trinity College in Hartford before leaving to work for Koppers Corporation. Ray enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served as a radio operator during World War II, achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Upon his discharge, he returned to Trinity, graduating with a BS in 1948. Ray worked as an engineer for over 20 years at Sylvania Corporation and then for many years at the Town of Lincoln retiring in 1992. He was proud to be a Lexingtonian and was active in several community organizations, including the Red Cross, the Lexington Minutemen, and the Civil Defense Committee. He served as Chairman of the Town Celebrations Committee for many years. He was also a longtime member and Past Master of Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge. He was a life-long ham radio operator as well as an amateur photographer whose photos were used by several community organizations. He was a loyal, but often frustrated, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins fan. He loved visiting his family, eating clams, doing crossword puzzles, and swimming in the ocean during summer vacations at the Jersey Shore. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Adele (Cook) Barnes, and their children Cynthia of Lexington, David and his wife Susan of Saratoga Springs, NY, Andrew of Lexington, and grandsons Charles and Emmett of Saratoga Springs. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 11 at the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St. Lexington at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Donations in Ray's memory may be made to the Masonic Angel Fund, Simon W. Robinson Lodge, P.O. Box 12, Lexington, MA 02420. Internment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. |