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Obituary for Raymond Phillip "Ray" Gorham

Raymond Phillip "Ray"  Gorham
FORT EDWARD
Raymond Ray Gorham, 72, of East Street, died Sunday October 2, 2011 at his home with his loving wife, Kay by his side.

Born in Fort Edward on June 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Janette (LaClaire) Gorham.

Ray was a graduate of Fort Edward High School, Class of 1957. After graduation , he enlisted in the Navy and served until his discharge in 1962.

On Dec. 25, 1958, he married Catherine Carpenter at St. Joseph Church, Fort Edward. They renewed their wedding vows on Nov. 2008 at St. Joseph Church.

Ray was a long time employee of Finch Pruyn Company. After his retirement, he delivered prescriptions for McCann's Pharmacy of Hudson Falls.

He was an avid runner. He participated and finished 13 marathons including Boston and New York City Marathons. He also won many metals and awards in local races. He exercised until his death.

Ray loved watching football and was a fan of the New York Giants.

Most of all, Ray cared for his family. He enjoyed weekly get togethers for games and dinner. He also enjoyed walking his dog "Dino".

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Catherine Gorham of Fort Edward; his children, Jeff Gorham of Glens Falls, Jonell Gorham of South Glens Falls, Catherine Kholstinin of Fort Edward and Amy Walker of Fort Edward; his sisters, Sally Covell and her husband Frank of Saratoga, Jean Bull and her husband Giff of Saratoga, Diane Volpe and her husband Monty of Hudson Falls, and Laura Carpenter; his grandchildren, Paige Walker of Dolgeville, Emilie Gorham of Glens Falls, Samantha Walker and Gabriella Kholstinin both of Fort Edward, his aunt, Eleanor DeGrasse of Saratoga and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 at the M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY. On line condolences and the Book of Memories may be reached at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9:30a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Broadway, Fort Edward, with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating.

Gravesides services will be conducted 1:00pm Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Edward.


The family suggests that donations be made in Ray memory to Fort Edward Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Schuyler St., Fort Edward, NY 12828.

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