Raymond R. "Turtle" Delage, Jr., 84, of Little Compton, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Raymond R. Delage, Sr. and the late Rosella (Smith) Delage.
Mr. Delage was born in Fall River and resided in Cranston for 20 years before relocating to Little Compton where he lived for most of his life. Prior to retirement, he worked as a self-employed painter. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed gardening and going out for breakfast. He was well known for sitting on the porch and waving hello to everyone that went by. While many days he would have several friends sitting out there with him. That's what made him happy. Mr. Delage was a fun-loving person who would do anything to help anyone who needed it.
Survivors include his daughter: Catherine J. Almonte of Warwick; his son: Robert J. Delage and his wife Kristen of Cranston; along with grandchildren.
He was the brother of the late Suzanne Carr.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Potter Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M.
Visitation will be Thursday from 9-10:30 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/