Raymond F. Bender

Hadley, Massachusetts
Raymond Francis Bender, 79, passed peacefully on Monday evening, May 23, 2016, at home in the company of his beloved companion and caregiver, Mary E. Pelis, following a period of declining health. 
It was Ray’s wish, that the following be shared upon his passing…. “Except for the occasional sad moments that turn up in the normal course of living, I very much enjoyed my life, owing in large part to my love and constant companion Mary.  In parting, I wish all of my friends and their families to be well and be happy and for myself, in the words of the writer John Dryden, I wish only to “Let tomorrow do its worst, for I have Liv’d today”.   Cheers!  Ray…..
In keeping with Ray’s request for simplicity, he will be cremated and no formal services or visiting hours will be observed.  When you remember him, lift a glass in his memory.
Expressions of affection in the form of a charitable contribution in Ray’s memory are suggested in lieu of flowers to the, Hadley Council on Aging, 46 Middle Street, Hadley, MA 01035, or to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01001 or to VNA-Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060.
The McCarthy Funeral Homes of Greenfield and Turners Falls MA, have been entrusted with the arrangements.  Guest book and condolence message available at www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com  

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