Raymond Leo Raley
October 13, 1925 ~ March 4, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Raymond Leo Raley, 87 of Mechanicsville, MD, died March 4, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born October 13, 1925 in Mechanicsville (Trent Hall), MD, he was the son of the late Benjamin Clyde and Louise Cecelia Knott Raley. Raymond was married to the late Catherine Mae Cusic Raley who passed away on November 27, 1986 they were married on November 22, 1945. Raymond is survived by his children; Brenda (the late Carl) Thompson of Waldorf, MD, Marilyn (Wayne) Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, and Jeffrey (Lenore) Raley of Mechanicsville, MD, siblings; Carl (the late Theresa) Raley of Mechanicsville, MD, Virginia (Roy) Knott of Chaptico, MD, and Margaret (the late Art) Chiarizia of Annapolis, MD, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife Raymond was preceded in death by his siblings; Elmer, Jimmy, Jack, Floyd, and David Raley, and Ethel Oliver.
Raymond was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, after graduating from Margaret Brent High School Raymond managed Cremona Farm in Mechanicsville for many years. He farmed, raised livestock and enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing and all other sporting activities. Later in life he moved to his current residence on “Oak Hill” in Mechanicsville and operated a painting business with long time friend Fred Greenwell. After Fred’s death he continued to operate “Raley Painting”. Raymond was married to his wife Catherine “Kitty” Cusic Raley for 40 wonderful years. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends. He looked forward to his weekly outings with friends, to St. Mary’s Landing. Raymond was a very kind, gentle, loving father, and grandfather.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery Morganza, MD. Pallbearers will be; Jeffrey Raley, Jr. Dan Raley, Robby Raley, Chris Thompson, Marvin Raley, and Jim Gray. Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/ or Hospice House St. Mary's P.O.Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“Sending our sincere sympathy to Raymond’s family. Always enjoyed having him travel with me on my many bus trips. He was always a gentleman and a kind soul and leaves behind a nice family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Raymond will truly be missed. Thinking of you Colleen and your family. Love you Raymond”
“Marilyn & family , we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you at this time of sadness. “
“Marilyn, Brenda and Jeffery – You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“TO THE RALEY FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,RAMYMOND WAS A VERY KIND MAN,AND ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN. TREASURE THE MEMORIES”
“Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Raley family.”
“Marilyn and family,very sorry to hear of your loss, will keep everyone in my prayers.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God keep all of you in his care.”
“So sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing, remembering his kindness and thinking of you all at this sad time. “
“Brenda, Marilyn & Jeffery so sorry to hear of Uncle Raymond’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Marilyn, my condolences and prayers to you and your family. “
“Marilyn and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We will keep everyone in our prayers. You talked of your Dad often with me and I know how much you will miss him. I know you have made some great memories.”
“Marilyn and family; Jimmy and I are thinking of you all. We will keep you in our prayers. Raymond was a very kind and gentle man. I am glad I got to know him. “
“Brenda, Marilyn, and Jeffery – We are so sorry for your loss and wish that there were words of comfort that we could share. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Brenda and family. Sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts are with all of you.”
“Jeffrey, Lenore & The Raley Family. God”s Comfort To You All.”
“Our condolences to the Raley family. “
“Brenda and Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you wll. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Raley family. So very sorry for your loss of Raymond. “
“To our Raley cousins: We were shocked and sadden to hear of Raymond’s passing. You were blessed to have the fine father that he was. You can rest assured that a man with his integrity will rest in peace. “
“To all the family, so sorry to hear about Uncle Raymond passing, Believe me he will be missed more than words can express. Love ya “
“TO THE RALEY FAMILY; WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RAYMOND PASSING. HE WAS A FUN LOVING GUY. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM,HE IS WITH KITTY NOW.”
“Marilyn and Family, I am very sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be remembered fondly.”
“Marilyn, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Marilyn, Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family…now and always. “
“Marilyn, Brenda, Jeffery and all the Family, Our most heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!”
“Marilyn,Brenda,Jeffrey and family so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. “
“Marilyn and Family – Your 7.0/7.1 family has you and your’s in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord hold your family close.”
“Jeffery,and family sorry for you’re loss,but you will always have good memories of him may he rest in peace, our prayers are with you all.”
“To The Raley Family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Mr. Raley was a wonderful person, with such a warm and funny sense of humor! Tommy really enjoyed the holiday luncheon they shared together just before Christmas, and talked about the old times working together. He will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace Mr. Raley. Tommy and Rose “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss.”
“Marilyn, Brenda and Family. My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Dad. Prayers to you and your families.”
“It was truly a joy knowing Raymond and our condolences go to all his family. May he rest in peace.”
“Jeffrey & Lenore — I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Raley’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. Love you both always.”
“Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet, kind man your Dad was. I’m sure you have many fond memories to help get you through the hard days ahead. Know that I am thinking of you during this sad time.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you, it was a pleasure knowing Raymond and we enjoyed many margaret trips with Ernie my husband and Raymond.”
“To the Raley Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Marilyn, Jeffrey, Brenda,& Families, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all, Uncle Raymond will truely be missed by all who loved and knew him. May he find the peace with Aunt Catherine, all who have gone before him . May his memories wrap around you all .We are always here if you ever need us , love to you all !, “
“Marilyn, Vickie, Valerie, and the rest of the family – thinking of you during this difficult time. I never had the opportunity to meet Raymond – sounds like he was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Hugs and kisses. “
“What can I say about this man. I loved him so much. Not just a long time friend..But family in my heart. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So grateful I had such a wonderful man to call my friend and be in my life. Love Pete and Brenda LaRoche”
“Brenda, Marilyn, Jeffrey, and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. Uncle Raymond is certainly going to be missed. He was such a kind and considerate person. May he rest in peace! With our love, Son and Elaine”
“To the Raley Family-Thoughts and prayers are with you as you say good bye to a wonderful man. I enjoyed his company during days at the Half Way House, the tractor pulls and our club dances. His smiles and hugs were always given without gestures or words. The warmth he shared really came out in his laughter. You have lost a sweet, giant man. Snooky “
“Brenda, Marilyn and Jeffrey, So sorry to hear about Uncle Raymond. Wish we could be there with you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out the family..”
“Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Raley family. We are truly sorry for your loss.”
“Brenda and all the family, Ronnie and I are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Mr. Raley was always such a sweet person. He had a wonderful smile and was fun to be around. You and your entire family are in our prayers! Ronnie and Sharon Thompson “
“Raymond was such a wonderful man; a true gentleman to all. He had a smile for everyone, and enjoyed life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.”
“Marilyn, Brenda and Family. So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, My prayers and condolence to all.”
“So sorry to hear about Raymond. Always enjoyed his company. His sense of humor was great and we had some good laughs. I will miss him. On behalf of Janet and myself our sincere condolences to all the family. Louis”
“To the Raley Family: My family has wonderful childhood memories of Raymond, Catherine and family at Cremona Farm. He was a sweet, kind man, may he rest in peace. Helen Faunce and family.”
“We are sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort that his life was a joy and comfort to all who knew him. “
“My thoughts and prayers,are with you all. Raymond was a very good kind gentle man. He always had and always will have a place in my heart. May he rest in peace and fly with the heavenly Angels above.”
“To the famliy sorry to hear of your father passing. Wayne your dad must of had a real job keeping you’ll in line. So our prayer’s will be with you all. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. May God keep all of you in his care. “
“Brenda and family, soo sorry to hear about your Dad..Our prayers and love are with you..”