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LEWISTON — Raymond L. Murray, 82, formerly of Fayette, died peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 24, 2015, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston.

Born on July 25, 1932, in Mechanic Falls, he was the son of Paul A. and Floris C. (Hartford) Murray.

On March 6, 1953, he married Frances Bachelder of Wiscasset and set up house in Boothbay busily raising six children. He worked most of his life for Mass. Laborers Union Local 327. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, coin collecting, flea markets, digging clams, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Murray of Wiscasset; three daughters, Samra Nay and husband Clark of Mechanic Falls, Debbie Main and husband Neal of Boothbay, and Kammy Sargent and her husband Mark of Lisbon; three  sons, Jody Murray and wife Ann of Boothbay, Raymond Murray and wife Dawn of Suffolk, Va., and Dale Murray and wife Heather of Madison, Wis.; two sisters, Doreene Sargent of Mechanic Falls and Barbara Gilliam of Lewiston; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and also his longtime faithful companion, Madeline Babbidge of Wiscasset.

He was predeceased by three sisters; Arlene Dostie, Pauline Hagen, and Shirley Simmons; and one brother, Robert Murray.

The family would like to thank the staff at d’Youville and Androscoggin Homecare and Hospice for their loving, compassionate care Raymond received while residing at d’Youville.

Graveside services will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park at 980 Turner St., Auburn,  on Saturday, June 13, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ray’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net.

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