Raymond E Lund

Falmouth – Raymond Edward Lund, 90, who was born on Christmas Day in 1920 died on Christmas Eve, 2011. He was a gift. A gift to all who knew him and an example of generosity of his time, talent and treasure.

Ray was born in Falmouth, a son of Lessette “Sadie” (Dyhrberg) and C. Ernest Lund. He was proud of his Danish ancestry and that his grandson, Tyler, was a fifth generation Falmouthite. Ray was educated in Falmouth schools and graduated from Falmouth High School in 1938. During WWII he enlisted in the US Army and served as a mechanic and driver in Africa, the Middle East and European theater campaigns.

He married Anita Isabelle Fitzgerald on July 6, 1946. They enjoyed their children and spent many happy days at their Sebago camp. In later years, he and “Nita” liked to spend April in Siesta Key, Florida.

Ray went into business with his father and later formed Lund Development Company and Lund Transportation Company. Ray was a member of the Falmouth Fire Department, a lifelong member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church, served on the board of Pine Grove Cemetery and was recognized for his 70 plus years of service as an Oddfellow.

Ray was a jack-of-all-trades who especially enjoyed woodworking (folding tray tables? – just say the word), vegetable gardening, getting up early and working six days a week. Being Danish, he was a very good cook and in later years could be found helping his daughter Gail at Stone’s. His son, Bob remembers him as a good, honest and religious man who was “… just a great guy”.

After Ray retired he went to flight school, became a pilot, bought a float plane and traveled throughout Maine. He was a member of “The Quiet Birdmen”, an organization of private pilots. He would often fly “upta” camp on Indian Pond, a fishing and hunting camp he shared with three of his closet friends for over 50 years. There was always “work” that needed to be done at camp.

Ray is survived by his son, Robert Lund; his daughter Gail L. Mason and her husband Robin; his son-in-law Dennis King; his grandson Tyler Mason, all of Falmouth; his great-grandson Scott King; his special and devoted friend Elizabeth “Betty” Chappell Lawson who stood by him every day of his illness; a large extended family in and around Brockton, MA with many special friends. He was predeceased by Anita, his wife of 46 years and his daughter, Nancy Lund King.

There will be a memorial service celebrating Ray’s life on Saturday January 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 265 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME. A reception will follow in the church hall and burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Ray’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Ray’s memory to: Emmaus Lutheran Church, 265 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 or Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301