Obituary of Raymond L. Bryand

BANGOR -- Raymond L. Bryand Sr., 94, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at the Bangor Veterans Home. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia, of 71 years. Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ray served in the Army in his younger years and then started his career in the sign business. Throughout his life, he and his wife lived in several areas in Maine as well as Rhode Island. He enjoyed his career in the neon business and loved teaching others the art of it. He had an amazing voice and passion for music. Ray sang in many barbershop groups throughout his life. He loved listening to his old records and singing along with them. Ray survived by his sons, Raymond Bryand Jr. and William Bryand, and special daughters-in-law Joanne and Paula; and daughter and special son-in-law Patricia and Michael Trask. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Marie Harnois and Winifred Burns; nieces and nephews; and grandchildren Rusty Trask, Doug and Sara Trask, Christy and Jim Webb, Paul Trask, Ray Bryand III, Kim and Bob Bowen, Cindy and Geoff Vassey, Rhonda and Bob Robbins, Deborah Bryand, Cara and Susan Bryand; along with 21 great-grandchildren. He leaves us all behind with a song in our hearts. Special thanks go out to the loving and caring staff at the Bangor Veterans Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the residential care unit at the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor.