Ray passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 30, 2014. After 14 years, he has lost his battle with Huntington's Chorea Disease.

He left behind a wife, Janet, 3 children, Raymond (Michelle), Ken, and Jennifer (Chris), and 6 grandchildren, Nathan, Rachael (Steve), Raymond Jr. (Sarah), Chase, Aaron, and Ashlyn.

Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. He loved telling stories to his grandchildren about his time in the Navy. He also loved talking about lighthouses. His favorite thing was to watch the birds play in the birdbath.

Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, in Downtown Farmington.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 2 - 8 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Angela Hospice of Livonia, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154 or Mid Michigan Chapter of Huntington's Disease Society of America, 601 N. Waverly Road, Lansing, MI 48917.