Ray was born May 3, 1938 in Concord, son to the late Raymond Sr. and Dorothy (Welch) Blodgett. He was a graduate of Concord High School, class of 1957 and was on the football team. Ray was an accomplished real estate broker and agent, having worked for Century 21 and later opening Blodgett Reality. Ray was also a police officer for Concord Police department in the mid 60’s.
Ray enjoyed camping, biking, reading, boating, cross-country skiing, hiking, beach days with his family and walking his beloved dogs. He had a love of animals having adopted over 20 cats and dogs with his wife over the years.
Ray was proud of his longtime sobriety, May 1st would have been 40 years. Every 4 months Ray would assist in organizing a men’s AA retreat at Gove Hill Retreat Center, In Vermont.
Ray will be remembered for his sharp mind and “Unique” sense of humor.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathleen (Russell) Blodgett; Daughters, Susan and Lisa; seven grandchildren; Brother, Larry Blodgett and his wife, Ellie; Sister Mary Ann Blodgett of Boscawen; longtime friends, Art, David and Bill W.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Steven Blodgett and grandson, Taylor Goldthwaite.
A private burial was in the family lot at Blossom Hill Cemetery.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 (Tentative) from 1:00- 3:00pm at East Congregational Church 51 Mountain Road, East Concord, NH 03301.
For those who wish, Memorial contributions may be made to the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord Merrimack, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord. Fond Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Bennettfuneral.com for the Blodgett family.
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