AUBURN — Raymond Hebert, 77, of Lewiston was called home by our Lord on Monday, March 14. He passed in the loving care of his family at the Hospice House.

He was born on April 5, 1933, in Fort Kent, the son of Romeo and Anastasie (Deschaine) Hebert. In his younger years, he attended schools in Fort Kent. He worked his entire life as an equipment operator and foreman for Lewiston Crushed Stone Concrete and Construction Co.

Upon his retirement, he then worked a few years for Maine Source Modular Homes. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church. On April 5, 1975, his birthday, he married Rita (Toni) Toothaker.

He loved to reminisce about his fishing and camping adventures and the many memories that were made with his family and friends, always making sure to tell about the “Big One” that got away. “Ice Out” at Lake Auburn was always the highlight of spring and he would always be checking the lake weeks before. All will remember him with a cigar in his mouth, his signiture! He loved to cook and was always making a delicious new dish. Raymond lived the past few years at Bates Senior Complex, where he was extremely happy and made numerous friends, always excited to join in the Wii bowling games every evening.

He is survived by his son, Donald R. Hebert and three daughters, Patricia A. Sturgis and husband, Walter, Cindy L. Nelson and husband, Richard (Bud), and Brenda L. Hebert; grandchildren, Aaron, Conner, Avera, Michael, Leshia,Kathryn, Jonathan, Eric, Amy and Michael; great-grandchildren, Bardley and Gabe; and very special friend, Monique Nadeau.

Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased 15 years ago by his wife, Toni.

Raymond’s family would like to extend their gratitude to all of Ray’s extended family at the Lewiston Kidney Center on Main Street, thank-you girls for taking such good care of our father for the last few years. The staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, and of course all the wonderful staff at The Hospice House in Auburn, where he spent his last couple of days in a very loving environment.

Family and friends may offer their condolences to the Hebert family by visiting www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.