Early 1940s HOWLAND – On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2008, Raymond left the world to join his wife, Alice and daughter, Penny, in heaven. Raymond was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Bangor, son of Joseph and Rosa Doughty. He was one of 15 children and was the last surviving sibling. Raymond loved all sports and excelled at baseball and golf. He was known for his hitting ability and home runs in baseball, and long drives in golf. It was because of his love of baseball that he met Alice. He arrived in Howland to play for the town team. Raymond and Alice were married April 4, 1942, and were together for 66 years. They raised four daughters together. Raymond had many jobs as a young man, from working in the woods to delivering milk. He became a member of the Bricklayer/Mason Union and made this his profession. Raymond is survived by the following: daughter, Rae Stratton and Vinal of Howland; son-in-law, Roy Damboise of Howland; daughter, Peggy Thomas and Clarence “Cap” of Passadumkeag; daughter, Debbie Sereyko and Kurt of Howland; grandchildren, Alice Rancourt and Gilbert of Passadumkeag, Tricia Stratton and partner, Michael, of Passadumkeag, Holly Siering of Dover, N.H., Kim Damboise and partner, Brian, of Howland, Amy Damboise and partner, Cassie, of Brewer, Raymond Thomas and Samantha of West Enfield, Jocelyn Thomas of Passadumkeag, Betsey Audibert and Jim of Newark, Del., and Lea Harper and Corey of Argyle; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lila Smith of Orono; many special nieces and nephews. Raymond lived only 19 days after Alice’s passing. He died from a broken heart. His wish was to be with Alice again. There will be a private spring memorial service for both Raymond and Alice. Those who wish may donate in their memory to Penobscot Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 73, Lincoln, ME 04457. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. For an online guest book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.
RAYMOND F. DOUGHTY
