Raymond J. Lerette

BRUNSWICK: Raymond J. Lerette, 92, of Bowdoin passed away peacefully on Monday March 14, 2016 at Midcoast Senior Healthcare Center in Brunswick. He was born in Augusta on October 17, 1923 the son of the late Leo and Adrienne (Gagnon) Lerette. He grew up in the Lewiston area and attended Lewiston High School where he excelled at baseball and music. He was a graduate of the class of 1941. In 1942, Raymond enlisted in the Army Aircorps and proudly served his country during World War II until his discharge in 1947. During that time, he met and married Lovie (Drew) Floyd and together they started and raised a family of five children. For most of his professional life, Raymond worked in life insurance sales for over 25 years for various insurance companies. Later, on August 5, 1995 he married Lois DeWolf, following the loss of his first wife, and he enjoyed many years with her and her four children. Ray will be remembered for his love and passion for playing golf and going bass fishing. He also enjoyed ball room dancing with Lois and spending quality time with all of his family. He will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by his wife Lois of Bowdoin, his 9 children; Don and his wife Sharon of Auburn, Tom and his wife Joanne of Lisbon Falls, Glenda Lemelin of Lewiston, Debra Richardson and her husband Blaine of Leesburg, FL, Tim and his wife Lisa of Stuart, FL, Lynn Pennell and her husband Jack of Bowdoin, Gayle Montana of Sabattus, Richard Stein of Williamstown, VT, and Sharon Hagan and her husband Jim of Bowdoin. He also leaves behind a sister, Gloria Donohue of Lewiston along with a very close loved one, Kate Vachon and her family as well as 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Drew and two sisters, Claire and Dot.

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A memorial service will be held on Friday March 18 at 11am at the funeral home. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Raymond’s memory to: CHANS Homecare & Hospice 60 Baribeau Dr. Brunswick, ME 04011. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951