1955 – 2015

AUGUSTA — Raymond E. Whittier Jr., 60, of Lewiston, passed away on May 24.

He was born on April 1, 1955, the son of Laurice and Raymond E. Whittier, Sr. Ray attended local schools, graduated from Lewiston High School and took some college courses. His career was in construction, and as a Class B driver, he could “park a truck on a dime.” He enjoyed NASCAR, music and traveling. Ray attended East Auburn Baptist Church.

Ray’s children are his legacy. Ray was proud of his son Philip’s accomplishments in the U.S. Navy and that he wore his dad’s football number, 71. Phil stayed with his dad in ICU at Central Maine Medical Center recently, and Ray said he felt “very protected” with Phil there to comfort him.

Ray was proud of his son Tony’s work ethic and his ability to restore a car to prime condition. Tony visited his dad in ICU, shared about his new Class A license, and showed him photos of his grandchildren.

Ray was proud of his beautiful daughter, Pamela, who he called his “heart partner,” due to sharing the same heart disease. Pam recalls a night when her dad sat up with her all night following surgery and their special dance to “Everybody Dance Now.”

Ray was also proud of his youngest child, Mack, and got a license plate reading “BBYMACK” in 1999. Ray was proud of Mack’s trumpet playing, a skill Mack learned in tribute to his dad formerly playing trumpet.

Ray also leaves Anthony MacDonald, or “Squirt,” as Ray called him, who visited his “Grampa Ray” at CMMC, bringing him a heart balloon and stuffed monkey. Ray was proud of how smart Anthony is and enjoyed hearing him read.

Ray also leaves Phil and Deb Whittier’s children, Nicci Brayall, an intelligent young woman studying to be a nurse, and Josh Whittier, who has “wowed” the family with his recent accomplishments; and Tony and Liz Langlois’ children, Bella, Izaac, Hunter, and Claudia. Ray is also survived by two brothers, John and Michael; and a sister, Lisa.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Lindy.