He was born on October 2, 1946, son of Lawrence and Josephine Stover Ramsey. He grew up in Portland and Casco ME. attending schools in both towns. He was employed for many years as an electrician helper with Clifford Thomas and Walter Burnell.
He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence 1990 and Josephine in 1996, a son Owen Ramsey Jr. in 2002, three brothers Lawrence Ramsey JR, in 1990, Henry Ramsey in 2017, Scott Ramsey in 1962, and two sisters Josephine grant, 2016 and Shirley Allen in 2008.
He leaves his wife of 54 years RoseMarie (Tibbetts) Ramsey, four sons Raymond Ramsey of Rochester, NH, John Ramsey of Poland, ME and Kevin Ramsey of Poland, ME and Robert Byrnes of Gray, ME , 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. plus a few more adopted grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two brothers Eugene Ramsey in Auburn, ME and Reginald Ramsey of Westbrook, ME. two sisters Pauline Burgess of Winthrop, ME. and Arlene Walker of Minot, ME