Raymond A. Poulin

AUBURN — Raymond A. Poulin, 74, of Naples, died on Feb. 7, 2012 at the Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Benton on Nov. 1, 1937, the son of Philippe and Elizabeth Poulin.

Raymond attended local schools including Lawrence High School. He then went on to serve his country in U.S. Army. He worked for Chinet Company for 37.5 years.

He loved to go to his camp on East Pond (that is now owned by his son).  He loved fishing, golf, the Red Sox, and the Patriots. He was the treasurer of the Men’s League at the Naples Golf & Country Club.

Raymond is survived by his beloved wife Margaret Gammon Poulin of Naples; son John Poulin of Raynham, Mass.; daughter Karen Wendzel of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; four grandchildren; stepchildren Susan and Peter Arenstam of Plymouth, Mass., and David Shaskan of Cape Elizabeth; two step-granddaughters; brothers Percy of Waterloo, Iowa, Ronnie of Fairfield and Chester of Benton; stepsisters Ann Boulette of Oakland, Ida Letourneau of Winslow and Beth Letterman of Worcester, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his two children, Maureen Maillett Poulin; sisters Jaye Poirier and Irene Nadeau; and brothers Louis Poulin and Joseph Poulin.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m.  at the Veilleaux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. A memorial Mass was held on Monday, Feb 13 at 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 112 Silver Street, Waterville. There will be a celebration of life in the summer at the Naples Golf & Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, Raymond would like donations to go to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.