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1919
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Raymond Mathieu Obituary
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis X. and Jenny (George) Mathieu. Ray was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his country overseas as a Master Sergeant. He and his late father were the founders of the former East Side Checker Club on Benefit Street in Pawtucket, which Ray owned and operated for sixty-five years until retiring in January 2014. Ray loved his customers and shared their many anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations over the decades.
Ray was a communicant of St. Teresa Church where he regularly brought his homemade chicken soup to parishioners in need. He was a member of the Attleboro Lodge of Elks #1014 for fifty-five years and the Knights of Columbus. Ray was also a longtime member of the Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, MA, where he enjoyed playing golf regularly with his longtime golfing buddies.
Ray loved to travel with his family and friends and enjoyed driving with the top down on his yellow 1968 Cadillac convertible. Always smiling, he truly loved life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Besides his longtime companion, he leaves two children and their spouses, Raymond M. and Lucy F. Mathieu of Providence and Deborah and Tony Miguel of Cumberland; three grandchildren, Jill A. Teixeira and her husband, John, of Cumberland, Raymond G. Mathieu of Pawtucket and Marc D. Mathieu of Providence and two great-granddaughters, Joy and Hope Teixeira. He was the brother of the late Armand Mathieu and Claire Caufield.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made In Memory of Raymond F. Mathieu to the Attleboro Elks Scholarship Fund, 887 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 or to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
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richard lafontaine
April 17, 2023
Ray, I know that you must be running a restaurant somewhere in Heaven! Pray for you, please pray for all of us.
Peter J. Goglia
December 10, 2021
Very sorry for the loss of Raymond. May he rest in peace, and his memories bring comfort to all.
Leslie Ryan
November 4, 2021
We have always loved the checker club for many many years. Great food and service. My mother and your father were both parishioners of st. Teresa church. My mother told me your dad left a pint of soup every Saturday at her car. He and she had a great respect for each other, your father was a thoughtful and kind man.
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November 1, 2021
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. May The God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and grant your family peace during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:17
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Sherri Vieira
October 28, 2021
Ray will live on in so many memories! Including our children. RIP
joseph R. LaMountain SR.
October 28, 2021
Ray , I will miss you .
Richard Johnson
October 28, 2021
Ray was an amazing man. I met him when I worked at the Newport Playhouse and he instantly became a favorite person of mine. His giving spirit, his joy, his larger than life personality all made me feel that everything was right with the world. He will be missed. I am unable to attend the calling hours or mass, but I am with you all in spirit and will continue to pray for you. Thank you for sharing Ray with all of us.
Pat Geddes
October 27, 2021
Such a nice man. I remember when I got engaged, I show him my ring and he said my gift to you both will be the meal is on the house he also gave us a bottle of champagne. We said no that is not necessary. He said don’t argue with me. You guys come here all the time let me give this to you. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers to his family.
Joseph LaMountain
October 27, 2021
A very dear friend he truly will be missed rest in peace my friend!
Lori Lima
October 26, 2021
He was such a nice man, I worked for him as a busgirl my first job. He was so nice ! Heartfelt condolences to his family and everyone who lives he touched and there were many . Rest In Peace Dear friend
SUE & ROD BREAULT
October 26, 2021
To the Teixeira and Miguel families:
We are sad to learn of GG's passing...he did outlast many of his relatives. Our deepest condolence to your families.
Donna (Savoie) Schuster
October 26, 2021
I have such great memories as a child and young adult going to the the Checker Club with family and friends. I remember Ray always walking around to the tables, making sure his customers were happy. The food was always the best! Rest in peace
Arthur & Karen Brunelle
October 26, 2021
Blessings to all who will miss you. For all those that knew you, we were blessed.
Allard Robin
October 26, 2021
Ray,
Thank you for being so friendly and kind. I loved seeing you and Nancy out relaxing having dinner, you always made appoint to say hello and smile. I will miss seeing you. Say hello to Lefty.
Fondly,
Robin A. :)
Mandy Mcintyre
October 26, 2021
We loved seeing both in church and he always love giving taylor not 1 but 2 lollipop we are going to miss you ray
Stephen Pantalone
October 26, 2021
Blessings to Rays Family. He was such an inspiration to me as a youngster, and a great man. RIP my Friend.
John & Beverly Yuill
October 26, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. My wife and I ate at the Checker Club often. It was our favourite place to eat. No baked stuffed shrimp anywhere compared to Rays. Best of all was when he circulated amongst the tables and chatted with his customers. We were so sad when he closed but were happy for him in his retirement. He was a kind and generous man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. John & Beverly Yuill
Ed and Dianne LeBeau
October 26, 2021
Memories of Ray singing to us on our Anniversary
Many fond memories of Ray.
God bless you Ray.
Fr. John A Kiley
October 26, 2021
Ray was a very generous parishioner both to the parish and to the priests when he belonged to St. Leo parish.
He is fondly remembered!
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