Raymond T. Deshaies

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Raymond T. Deshaies, 95, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette C. (Paquin) Deshaies for 66 years.

He was a son of the late Telesphore and Odella (Bruneau) Deshaies. Mr. Deshaies was employed as a machinist for Gorham Mfg. Co. for 28 years before retiring in 1981. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by two daughters, Irene Y. Vergelli and her husband, the late John Vergelli; Constance C. “Connie” Reynolds and her late husband, Allen Reynolds; grandchildren, Raymond Deshaies, Norma Golde, William and Joseph Reynolds and the late Renee Kee; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and his “little friend,” Judith Breault.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday 8:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Fair Street at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Greenwood Center Activities Fund, 1139 Main Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886, will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit QuinnFuneralHome.com