Elwood Raymond Obituary (1917 - 2010)

WINTHROP - Elwood G. Raymond, 92, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, after a brief illness. He was born in Winthrop on Dec. 11, 1917, the son of James and Nellie (Remmick) Raymond. Elwood was a World War II disabled American veteran, a former member of the Lions Club and a volunteer fireman for the town of Winthrop. For many years, he was employed by the town of Winthrop as the road foreman. He also worked at Inmont, and Bancroft & Martin in Leeds. He was known for his generosity, kind heart, easy laugh and fondness for animals -- particularly the many dogs he had rescued over the years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping and attending stock car races. He was a loving husband, caring father and good friend, and will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives he has touched. Elwood was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Ina (Ames) Raymond, who died Jan. 31, 2000. He is survived by a son, Stephen Raymond and his wife, Pamela Murphy, of Red Bank, N.J.; a daughter, Peggy Brann and her husband, Gene, of Winthrop; grandson Kyle Brann and his wife, Candice, of Winthrop; his sister, Gladys Gasper, of Monmouth; as well as several nieces and nephews. Visiting will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 3, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. A committal service with military honors will be held at noon Tuesday in the chapel at the Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests any donations be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com.