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Raymond R Beaulieu 79, of 14 Fox Run Drive, Lewiston was welcomed home by his Virgin Mary  on Friday, December 2nd  at Maine Vet Homes in Augusta after a period of declining health.

Born in Lewiston on October 1, 1937, he was the son of Joseph A Beaulieu and Lilliane A (Houle) Beaulieu.

Ray graduated from St.Peter’s School in 1952 and St.Dominc’s High School in 1956.  Ray proudly served in the Air Force as a band member playing the trumpet from 1957-1961.  He was stationed at Maguire AFB in Trenton NJ, Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK and West Palm Beach AFB in Florida.  Ray was proud to have played at the inauguration of Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower.

Ray married Carmen Bedard in 1965 and had three children, Lisa, Marc and Brian.

He was employed for 32 years at Hall & Knight Hardware in Sales and as a Buyer. He also worked as Lewiston Housing in the maintenance department and as courtesy driver for Lee Auto in Auburn for several years.

Ray was a member of the Knights of Columbus a 3rd degree. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish.

Ray was an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed watching his two sons play sports and watching Boston hockey, baseball and football.  He also looked forward to his bus trips to Canada to see the Bruins play the Montreal Canadiens.  He was on a weekly bowling league at Holiday Lanes.  Ray enjoyed played cards with multiple generations of family.

He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 51 years Carmen A Beaulieu of Lewiston, his daughter and son-law Lisa and Toby Jutras of Litchfield, son Marc Beaulieu of Lewiston and son and daughter–in-law Brian and Sandy Beaulieu of Lewiston.  He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Nathan St.Pierre, Greg and Melanie Jutras and great grandson Samuel Jutras.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Claudette at birth and brother Gerard.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Visitation for Raymond will be held at Funeral Alternatives on Tuesday, December 6 from 3-7PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Church on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11 Am. Services are under the care and direction of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St. Lewiston,  ME www.funeralalternatives.net