Raymond “Blackie” Boulet

LEWISTON – Raymond “Blackie” Boulet, 89, of Lewiston passed away on Friday Jan. 21, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Lewiston on Aug. 30, 1932, the son of the late Valere and Alice (Bilodeau) Boulet.

Ray was educated in local schools and was a member of Sts. Peter& Paul Church. Blackie served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #61 and a lifetime member of the Franco-American War Vets serving as National Commander in 1991. With that role Ray held the honor of placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Ray also held a world record for snowshoe running in the 1960’s.

Blackie was employed for many years at Pioneer Plastics in Auburn as a Maintenance Supervisor, after his retirement from Pioneer Plastics Blackie was employed by Pinette Funeral Home as an Attendant, mainly at the Lisbon Street Chapel location, and later at the Alfred Plourde Parkway location.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lorraine (Lavigne) Boulet of Lewiston, one daughter, Debbie of Otisfield, one son Raymond R. Boulet and his wife Norma of Greene, one granddaughter Sarah and her fiancé Jordan, one grandson Jack, a sister Rita Sweetser, a sister in law Florence Boulet and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Laurier Boulet in 2021.

Funeral services to be announced and held later in the spring at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at http://www.lynchbrothers.com

Arrangements by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. 784-4023.