Mr. Raymond D. Marcotte

May 31, 1925 - April 10, 2018

AUBURN - Raymond D. Marcotte 92, formerly of Lewiston passed away peacefully Tuesday April 10th at the Hospice House. He was born in Lewiston, May 31, 1925 the son of Raymond F. and Imelda (Baxter) Marcotte. Raymond was a 1943 graduate of Lewiston High School following which he joined the United States Navy serving in the North Atlantic on convoy ships during World War II. Following the War he met and married his wife the former Theresa C. Lajoie. He began his professional career as an Optician beginning work for his Father at Ray Optical Company where he became owner. Later he sold his business to Northeast Optical Company which he managed for 17 years until he opened Ray’s Eyeware Boutique retiring in 1990. He was a certified optician member of the FNAO, he served on the Board of Directors and Secretary of Maine Family Credit Union, he was a former member and past president of Lewiston Exchange Club. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Lewiston. Raymond enjoyed golf, hunting, bowling, and spent winters in Myrtle Beach and Florida. Survivors include two sons, Roger and wife Jeannette of Lisbon, and Robert of Lewiston; one daughter, Louise Bower and husband, Curtis of Colorado; one brother Paul Marcotte of California. Also surviving are five grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa who died on March 24, 2012. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com MARCOTTE died in Auburn, April 10, 2018, Mr. Raymond D. Marcotte age 92 years. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Raymond’s life will be celebrated FRIDAY April 13th 11:00AM at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery concluding with US Naval Military Honors. Memorial donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to Wounded Warriors Project PO box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday April 13th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023