Raymond H. Davidson

Raymond H. Davidson, 81, of Milford, passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2018, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Born on January 28, 1937 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Amelia.   

Raymond attended Harding High School where he was a 1954 graduate. He enlisted in the Air Force right after high school where he served as an air-medic during the Korean War. Raymond worked for the United States Postal Service, retiring after 35 years. He then worked in security at the Hospital of Saint Raphael for 20 years. Ray made friends wherever he went and truly loved his work family.

A lifelong Red Sox and Patriots fan, his highlights were attending games at Fenway Park with his grandsons, as well as visiting Alaska where his daughter Karen resides. Ray was an avid reader and cherished his cats, Meeka and Cricket.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; two daughters, Karen (Chris Drahos) Footit and Lesley (Richard) Anderson; four loving grandchildren, Zachary and Troy Anderson, and Jackson and Jacob Footit; sister, Lillian Fischer of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Ballaro and Janet Pechaski.

Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME 107 Broad St., Milford, followed by Military Honors. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Folds of Honor at https://www.foldsofhonor.org/ .

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