Raymond, Herbert A. "Al", age 79, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, died Monday morning, March 17, 2008 at his residence.
Mr. Raymond was born in Haverhill on August 16, 1928, the son of the late George I. and Virginia C. (LeGault) Raymond. He attended Haverhill schools, and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School.
Mr. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1952-54, during the Korean Conflict. Al has been the husband for over 48 years of Mary K. (Furber) Raymond, with whom he married November 11, 1959. He had been a resident of Haverhill all of his life. He worked for the City of Haverhill Highway Department for 41 years, retiring as a Working Foreman in 1989. Al enjoyed spending time with his family at Lake Winnipesaukee, NH; was a NASCAR enthusiast; and was passionate about small engine repair and mechanical challenges. He also enjoyed the vacations spent with his sons in Pennsylvania.
The family would like to thank the Merrimack Valley Hospice Association for the kindness and care they extended to Al during these past several weeks.
He is survived by his wife, Mary K. (Furber) Raymond of Haverhill; children, Mary E. Owens and her husband Charles of Brunswick, ME, Mark E. Raymond of Mansfield, MA, and Daniel J. Raymond, of Haverhill; sisters, Pauline Ricard of Haverhill, and Irene Hamel of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer J. Legere, Andrew A. Legere, Michael C. Legere, Sydney A. Raymond, Geneva A. Raymond, and Darian Owens; as well as several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Arthur G. Raymond. His Funeral will be held Wednesday, March 19, in the C. Frank Linnehan and Son Haverhill Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill at 9:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Church, 114 Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, No. Broadway, Haverhill. Calling hours Tuesday, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Contributions in Al's memory may be made to he the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.