Virgil V. Ray

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Virgil V. Ray

Also Known As: "Vergil"
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Birthplace: Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Death: July 16, 2007 (86)
Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
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Son of Virgil V. Ray and Gertrude Ray
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About Virgil V. Ray

http://www.lynchbrothers.com/book-of-memories/623849/Virgil-Ray/obi...

AUBURN - Virgil V. Ray, Jr. 86, a formerly of Turner died early Monday morning at Clover Health Care Facility with his family by his side. He was born in Auburn, April 25, 1921, the son of Virgil and Gertrude (Monk) Ray. Sr. He attended Auburn Schools, and was a 1939 graduate of Edward Little High School. Following school he became a dispatcher for the Hemingway Trucking Company and the Spector Trucking Company until his retirement. Mr. Ray was very active with the Auburn Suburban Little League as a coach for many years as well as a volunteer for the the Auburn Middle School's girl's softball team. He was a long time member of Prospect Hill Golf Course, and for many years served on the National Ski Patrol at Lost Valley in Auburn. He loved family times especially following his grandchildren's sports activities, the game of golf, eating out, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately knew him as "Gramps." Survivors include his wife, the former Barbara Millett of Auburn whom he married March 17, 1943 and had just celebrated 64 years of marriage; one son, Bruce Ray and his wife Sheila of Turner; 3 grandchildren, Matthew Ray and his wife, Krystine of Manchester, CT; Mary Jane Forgues and her husband, Thomas of Gorham; Benjamin Ray and his wife Vanessa of Sacramento, CA; 5 great grandchildren, Izabella and Abigail Ray, Emma, Gracie, and Piper Forgues. Also surviving is one niece and several nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Clover Manor for taking good care of Virgil and his family during his illness. RAY died in Auburn, July 16, 2007, Mr. Virgil V. Ray, Jr., age 86 formerly of Turner. Memorial services will be held SATURDAY 11:00AM from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Pastor Debra Breault presiding. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Virgil's memory may be made to Clover Manor Activities Fund 440 Minot Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449

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Virgil V. Ray's Timeline

1921
April 25, 1921
Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
2007
July 16, 2007
Age 86
Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States