Raymond George Hammond

Ray was born on April 25, 1951 in Keene, NH to Seth and Fanny Hammond. He received his associates degree in electronics. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970-1977, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. He had a very long career working for BAE Systems, working there for over four decades up until his passing. He married Gloria Galapate Cristobal on January 15, 1973. They raised a daughter, Raena Tala (née Rae Ann), and a son, John.

Ray loved music, art, gardening, fishing, golfing, baseball, and taking long drives. If there was anywhere he was going, he took the long way around. His heart was deep, and he kept much of what was going on for him to himself, while offering strength and wisdom and effort for people whenever there was need. He was brilliant and multi-talented—an artist, an engineer, he was percussionist in the Marines. He had a great voice, and you knew things were good when there was random bursting out in made-up song. He had a great sense of humor, and it was always great to hear him laugh.

Ray is preceded in death by his mother and father, Fanny and Seth, his sister, Pauline, brother Butch. He is survived by his wife Gloria; children, Raena and John; granddaughter, Marena; sister, Marie; brothers, Bill and Charlie; and nieces and nephews.

A private family funeral service will be held January 18, 2021 in Acworth, NH.