Donald E. Raymond, 84, of West Hartford, formerly of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Charles and Florence (Nelson) Raymond. He was a member of the New Covenant United Methodist Church of East Hartford and worked as a Financial Analyst for Pratt & Whitney and later for the State of Connecticut DOT. Family was always his priority, providing for them was his passion. He also was a die hard Yankees fan and enjoyed camping and traveling in his earlier years. He was fond of and enjoyed spending time in Maine, especially Pemaquid Point Light House. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Stackowitz) Raymond, his loving daughter Carol Goyer and her husband Glenn of Simsbury, three treasured grandchildren, Jayden Raymond, Sarah Merk and Kevin Merk. He was predeceased by two sons, Thomas and Christopher Raymond. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11AM at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114. A time of visitation at the funeral home, will precede the service from 9AM-11AM. For more information, to leave an online condolence or to view Donald’s Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
