Thursday, October 6, 2011

Remembering Ray Racette



Raymond C. Racette, age 70, of Phillipston, MA, died in his home on Saturday, October 1, 2011.  Ray taught science in Gardner for 33 years, retiring in 2000.  Ray also operated Racette's Driving School in Gardner for 15 years.  He was a graduate of Fitchburg State College where he received his Bachelor's and Masters degrees. 

Ray enjoyed picnics, sailing on Queen Lake in Phillipston, and traveling to St. Thomas.  He attended Our Lady of the Holy Rosary elementary School and will be remembered by many former classmates from Holy Rosary and Gardner High School. Ray served on the Argus Business Board during his Junior and Senior year of High School.

A complete obituary is available from the Boucher Funeral Home, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner MA 01440.