In Taunton, January 10, 2017 Robert G. Raymond, Age 85, passed away in Golden Living Wedgemere Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Robert is survived by his loving wife Edith (Crosbie) Raymond of East Taunton. He was born in Cambridge, the son of the late Philip & Elizabeth (Malone) Raymond. Robert was a resident of East Taunton and was formerly of Stoughton and FL. He attended Boston schools, was a graduate of South Boston High School and a graduate of Northeastern University. Robert was employed as a purchasing agent. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force. Robert was a past commander of the VFW in FL, he enjoyed twenty years of retirement in Fedhaven, FL. He also enjoyed playing keyboard, woodworking, cooking and above all cherished his time with family. In addition to his wife, Robert leaves his children Pam Houston and her husband John of Mattapoisett, Robert “Biff” Raymond and his wife Patti of Largo, FL, Debbi Pope and her husband Edward of Middleboro, Robin Meehan and her husband John of St. Augustine, FL. and Jason Raymond and his wife Shannon of Frisco, Colorado He also leaves his grandchildren Taylor, Nathan, Erin, Michael, Shannon, Norman, Jonathan, Kylie, Chelsey, Oliver, Elyssa and Abbey-Jo, his great grandchildren Justin, Jayson, Shayleigh, Tobias, Adrianna and his great great grandchild Dominic. Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Philip and Richard Raymond and Phyliss Milligan and Dorothy Decker. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-7 pm. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. Taunton, Ma 02780 on Friday, January 13th at 9:30 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church in East Taunton at 11 am. A burial service will follow at Bourne National Cemetery at 1:45 pm. Donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #57, P.O. Box 57, 5-7 Taunton Green, Taunton, MA 02780