TOGUS — Raymond C. LePage, 73, of Leeds, aka “Ray of Sunshine” passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, at the Veterans’ Hospital.

He was born in Lewiston, July 7, 1939, the son of Levis and Yvonne (Lafleur) LePage. Formerly of Auburn and New Haven, Conn., he graduated from Edward Little High School, entered the National Guard and obtained an engineering degree. He served in Air Force from 1955 to 1959 in the Theatre of Operation Okinawa/Guam, receiving an honorable discharge.

Upon discharge from the service, his career started as a foreman in a steel mill in Branford, Conn. He then joined the railroad in New Haven, Conn., retiring after 30 years of service.

Raymond was a member of the VFW; he enjoyed gardening, fishing, swimming and hunting. His greatest joy was spending quality time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was blessed with three wonderful children, Debi, Carl and Gregory. He was a grandfather to Rebeckah, Troy, Joseph and Joshua, and awaiting the birth of his fifth grandchild due in March. And he was especially proud of his three great-grandchildren, Cassaundra, Zachary and Kayla.

He is survived by his children, Debi (Bernard) Burgess, Carl (Kelli) LePage and Gregory (True) LePage; his grandchildren, Rebeckah (Nathan) LeDuc, Troy Burgess, Joseph and Joshua Ortiz; great-grandchildren, Cassaundra, Zachary and Kayla LeDuc, all of Connecticut; a sister Jeanne Jones; brother, Ronald LePage; mother of his children, Patricia Cichon; special uncle, Robert Lafleur; longtime companion, Judy Morin; sister-in-law, Michaelene LePage; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Levis and Yvonne LePage; brothers, Henry, Paul and Daniel LePage; and daughter-in-law, Lee LePage.