WEST PARIS — Raymond K. Richard, 78, passed away Nov. 19 at Ledgeview Living Center, where he resided for a short time.

He was born May 26, 1932, the son of James and Evangeline (Dubois) Richard.

He leaves behind his wife, Irene; sons, Michael and wife, Gloria, Lawrence and wife, Marie, and David, all of Rumford, William and wife, Goldie, of Virginia, Ricky and wife, Susan, of Maryland; daughters, Linda Jackson, Debbie Cullins, Diane Drapeau and husband, Tom, Susan Cormier and husband, Kevin, all of Rumford; his brother, Victor, and wife, Barbara, of Peru.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Paul; his son, Steven; and his grandson, Aaron Jackson.