Our dear mother Marguerite Lessard Raymond, 86, of Nashua, NH died peacefully at The Inn at Fairview in Hudson Tuesday morning February 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Raoul Raymond who predeceased her on February 26, 1998.
Marguerite was born in Broughton, Quebec, Canada on March 20, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Marguerite (Drouin) Lessard. The family moved to Nashua New Hampshire where as a young teen she learned to speak English, continue her schooling and met her future husband.
Maggie worked many years at Lockheed Sanders, now BAE, where she felt much pride in helping to construct electrical board units to be used in advanced aircrafts and government projects. She built lasting friendships while working there. She semi-retired and then worked at Cirtronics, continuing to make many lasting friendships and enjoying a pride of craftsmanship in her work.
While raising four daughters, Maggie found time to knit winter mittens, sew clothes and outfits, and crochet blankets as special gifts. She loved organizing parties and family barbecues. She learned to ski, loved traveling and summer vacations always ready to share a good time surrounded by family and friends.
Maggie is survived by her daughters Denise Raymond of Savannah, GA , Cathleen McGrevey and her husband Thomas of Concord, NH, Lisa Raymond of Abington, MA, and Cynthia Gilcreast and her husband Christopher of Milford, NH. Her three grandchildren, Megan McGrevey, Jamie Rae Bemis, and Thomas McGrevey III, great grandchildren Benjamin Kettinger and Broderick Kettinger of Concord, NH, also survive her. In addition to her husband Raoul, her seven siblings, Leonette, Gregoire, Camille, Patrick, Edward, Irene, and Susanne predeceased her.
Relatives and friends are invited to join Maggie’s visitation on Sunday, February 9th from 2:30-5:00pm at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street. Nashua, NH. A brief spiritual service will be held on Monday, February 10th at 10:30 am. Marguerite will be laid to rest along side her husband at the Mausoleum of Mount Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester, NH., followed by a gathering. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
