1929 – 2017

FARMINGTON — Raymond Brigham Orr Sr., “Ray,” 88, of Farmington died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Franklin Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Jay, the son of Ellis and Abbie (Hall) Orr. He was a 1948 graduate of Wilton Academy and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1952. He attended the University of Maine at Orono for three years and became a constable in Farmington in 1958, dedicating 21 years of his life to working in law enforcement. He became Farmington’s first chief of police in 1967.

Following his retirement, he raised Herefords and was a leader of the Franklin County 4-H Beef Club for more than 25 years. He also served as a selectperson for the Town of Farmington for nine years, five of which he served as board chairman. He was a life member of Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 156 A.F. & A.M.

He is survived by two sons, Raymond Orr Jr., and his wife, Deborah, of Farmington, David Orr of Wilton; six grandchildren, Jason Orr and his wife, Katie Preston Orr, of Farmington, Jessica Merrill of New Vineyard, Scott Orr of Poland, Brian Orr, Kevin Orr and Katie Orr, all of Farmington; eight great-grandchildren, Natalee Orr, Jaycee Orr, Taygen Orr of Farmington, Kilee Merrill of New Vineyard, Ceairra Orr of Van Buren, Mackenzie Orr and Madison Orr of Poland, Liam Kelly of Farmington; and a cousin, Bob Hall of East Wilton.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Leatrice Orr, on June 3, 2013; and a half-brother, Harland Hutchinson.

Tributes and condolences may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.