Navy Veteran, Raymond "Ray" Ephraim Cournoyer Jr., Dies at 65
J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home & Cremations
Navy Veteran, Raymond "Ray" Ephraim Cournoyer Jr., Dies at 65
Ray graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1975. He was in the high school band and played the saxophone. He also graduated from New England Tech and received his license in plumbing and heating.
He served in the US Navy Armed forces from 1975-1979 and was in the reserves until 1982. Ray was a Boiler Technician in the US Navy and served on the USS Harold J. Ellison (DD-864) a Gearing-Class destroyer.
Ray worked at Woonsocket Hospital for many years as a boiler technician and maintenance man. He was also employed at the Woonsocket Housing Authority until 2015.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he had pleasure in helping people near and far. His thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline R. (Garneau), and five children, four grandchildren, and two sisters. Children Richard Machado of Tiverton, RI, Elizabeth Cournoyer (Roger Rainville), Lisa Cournoyer of Woonsocket, Joshua and Norman Cournoyer both from Woonsocket, grandchildren Caleb, Liam, Roger, and Sophia. His sisters, Susan Pincince, and Constance Kramer.
He is predeceased by his mother Florence (Garceau) Cournoyer and father Raymond E. Cournoyer, Sr.
He will be missed by his loved ones and remembered for his thoughtfulness, the willingness of helping others with pleasure.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to A Soldiers Child, 1197 Hazelwood Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167, or to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66676-8516
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 9 from 5:00-8:00 pm in the J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence.
Burial with full military honors on Monday, January 10th at 11:00 am in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter RI.
For online condolences kindly visit J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home.