Haverhill – Raymond G. Tobey passed away after a long illness. Born Aug.6, 1936 in S. Berwick, ME son of Fred D. and Marion L. (Welch) Tobey. Ray attended Haverhill public schools and the Indiana Institute of Technology where he was the sports editor for “The Nucleus”. Ray was honorably discharged from the US Army Reserves in 1972 as a private first class of Company A (Yankee Division). Ray worked for the Consentino School and retired on his 60th birthday as head custodian his successful forays into the investment world afforded him a comfortable retirement. Ray had a “waste not, want not” attitude and could fix anything with whatever resources were available. This was highlighted when he hand built a house in Newton, NH. Ray would tell you he had “gasoline in his blood” and again showed his skill by rebuilding and maintaining several classic cars. Building a cabin allowed Ray to enjoy the outdoors even more, as he liked fishing, hunting, and camping. Simply exploring the White Mountains of NH with his loving partner and wintering in their home in Haines City, FL brought him happiness.Ray had a busy life and kept his mind sharp solving puzzles, tending to his coin and stamp collections, shooting pool, as well as attending the weekly 45’s _ tournaments at the Citizens’ Center. Ray was a long time member of the Salem- Derry Elks.Raymond leaves his longtime love and companion extraordinaire Nancy J. Bartlett as well as her entire family who he considered to be his also. He is survived by nieces Norma Bates and husband John, Cynthia Leavitt and husband Ralph Morris, Suzanne Comeau, and Dianna Donnelley and nephews Michael Cunningham and wife Susan and Shawn Cunningham and significant other Carla Vochowski. He is also survived by several 3rd and 4th generation nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Fred A. Tobey and his twin sisters Marion (Mickey) Cunningham and Marjorie Donnelley.In respect of Raymond’s wishes there will not be a wake. There will be a private service at Walnut Cemetery. Ray’s family invites and welcomes you to a celebration of life at the Haverhill Elks, Summer Street, Haverhill at 1: 00PM on Wednesday, November 9th. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the MSPCA/ Nevins Farm in Methuen, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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