Raymond R. DESCOTEAU

BRIMFIELD – Raymond R. Descoteau, Sr., 58, of Old Palmer Rd., died Sunday at home with his family by his side. Born on August 31, 1946 in Plainfield, MA, he has been a long time resident of Brimfield. Raymond retired from the Springfield Housing Authority where he worked as a painter for 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Dale Ann (Frangente) Descoteau and five children, Marie, James, Raymond, Jr., Robert and Lynne. He also leaves 10 grandchildren, Dale Ann, Hayden Elizabeth, Makenna, Amanda, Victoria, Michael, Jenna, Jessica, Raymond III, and Torri as well as long time friends, Dean, Jim, Pat, Frannie and Vicki. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 2:00 pm in the Brimfield Cemetery. Calling hours are omitted and Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Donations may be made in his memory to the Salvation Army. Published in The Republican on 5/30/2005.