ORRINGTON – Raymond O. Washburn, 74, died peacefully Jan. 14, 2007, at a Bangor hospital after a short illness. He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Bangor, the son of Albert and Dorothy (White) Washburn. Ray was a graduate of Hampden Academy and Williams College School of Banking. He was employed by the former Merrill Trust Co. for more than 30 years and was a well-respected part of the management team. After retirement, Ray worked at several companies and most recently at Darlings Honda dealership. He was a devoted member of East Orrington Congregational Church and held many leadership positions throughout his 33-year span, concluding as moderator for two terms and was, at the time of his death, a member of the board of elders. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and completed a tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War from 1951 to 1952. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Alberta (White) Washburn of Orrington; four sons, Mark and his wife, Vicki, of Plymouth, Lee and his wife, Patti, of Orrington, Dana of Lewiston, Eric and his wife, Bonnie, of Swansea, Ill.; one daughter, Julie Cox of Bethlehem, N.H.; two step-children, Susan and her husband, Clifford Biardi, of Scarborough and Michael Cox and his wife, Mary, of Orrington; one brother, John Washburn and his wife, Lois, of Manchester, N.H.; sister-in-law, Sylvia Washburn of Bangor; brother-in-law, Richard Ellingwood of Fla.; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth and James; a sister, Joan Ellingwood; a stepson, Steven Cox; and a sister-in-law, Donna Washburn. A service of remembrance will be celebrated 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at East Orrington Congregational Church with Pastor Carl Schreiber officiating. After the service, a time of fellowship will be held at Carlson Hall. Those who wish may make contributions to the Memorial Fund of East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington, ME 04474. Ray was instrumental in establishing this fund while serving as the church treasurer. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives, 205 Center St., Bangor.
RAYMOND O. WASHBURN
