Obituary of Donald R. Ray

TROY- Donald R. Ray, 85, of Troy, Entered into Eternal Life on December 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy on August 2, 1936 Donald was the son of the late Clayton and Grace (Derosiers) Ray. Donald was the devoted husband of 65 years to Gloria A. (Harrington) Ray. Beloved father of Donald (Robin) Ray of Troy, Sharon Ray of Troy, Richard (Elsie) Ray of Melrose, Donna (Gerald) Keegan of Troy, Penny (Todd) Tesman of Johnsonville and Lisa (Edward) Macey of Berlin. Dear brother of Barb (Mike) Loiselle of Troy. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by his son David C. Ray, his brothers: Edward, John, Bobby and Clayton, his sisters: Anna Mae and Charlotte,Donald was also predeceased by a sister-in-law Pat Moore of Columbus, Ohio. Donald was a US Navy Veteran, serving his country honorably from 1955 until 1958. During his time in the Navy he traveled to Greece and Italy on the Ticonderoga Naval Ship. Donald was employed as a carpenter for many years at Freihofer's in Troy and also the Ames Department Store after he retired. He took great pride in his home and yard, especially his gazebo which he built himself. Donald was always building or working on a project, he was a gifted carpenter who made many things himself. He gave selflessly to his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Donald loved his car (who he named old Betsy) and camping with his family every year in Maine. He also loved taking day trips to Vermont with his wife. There wasn't anything Donald would not do for either his family or friends. We are all so proud of the husband, father and grandfather he was to our family. After a long courageous battle fighting Alzheimer's disease, Donald received the gift of Heaven. His family will forever cherish every precious moment they got to have with their dad and grandfather. He will be very much missed and is loved beyond words. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, December 28th at Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2nd Avenue (corner of 104th Street) in Lasingburgh, where a funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, in memory of Donald R. Ray. To leave a special message for the family, please visit: TheRiverviewFuneralHome.com Visitation 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Funeral Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Elmwood Hill Cemetery 51 Belle Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180