J. Raymond Bousquet

Raymond is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita C. (Bouthiller) Bousquet; his son, Brian Bousquet and his fiancé Mary Jane Cummings of Rhode Island; his daughter, Michelle A. Barnett and her husband Steven of North Grafton; two brothers, Roger Bousquet of Lompoc, CA and Richard Bousquet of Gorham, ME; three grandchildren, Joshua Bousquet of Dudley, Alyssa Dupont and her husband Bill of Worcester and Bryce Brennan of North Grafton; a great grandson, Jak Bousquet of Leicester and a great granddaughter,  due this month.  He is predeceased by his son, Mark Bousquet who passed on October 23, 2015 and a sister, Rita Manna. Raymond was born in Berkshire, Vermont, a son of the late Leo and Mary (Lavoie) Bousquet.  He worked as a supervisor for the former Henry L. Hansen Company and later as a self-employed finish carpenter.  In Ray’s spare time, he enjoyed collecting antiques and refurbishing them. Services will be private.  MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making donations in his name to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA. 01606.