Raymond David Dahlstrom

Raymond David Dahlstrom, 96, of Freedom, NH, died peacefully on September 13, 2022. He was born in New York City, NY on August 5, 1926, son of the late David Dahlstrom and Madeline (Lawrence) Dahlstrom.

Raymond enlisted in the Air Corps at the age of 18 and was stationed at Luke Field, Arizona until the end of WWII.

After the war, Raymond attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY then graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic College with an Electrical Engineering Degree.

While raising a family of 5 daughters, Raymond held jobs throughout New England at companies, such as: Raytheon, Sanborn Company, Yewell & Associates, Hewlett-Packard and E.M. Associates. He worked primarily as a Sales Engineer and Product Manager.

One of his most memorable contributions as an engineer was instigating and participating in the reinforcement and preservation of the face of a rock formation known as the Old Man of the Mountain, Franconia Notch, NH in the 1960s.

During his lifetime, he loved to travel. He sailed on the SS France and visited France, England, Sweden, other European countries. He was interested in antique cars, Cord Automobiles, and going to car shows. He loved researching historical ocean liners, war ships, and fighter planes. Another hobby was fixing clocks and tinkering in general.

He was involved in various organizations, including the Kiwanis Club of Sudbury, Massachusetts as President in 1965. He was Curator for the Freedom Historical Society during the 2000s.

Wherever he went, he always made friends and will be remembered fondly for his compassion and humor. He gave to numerous charitable organizations, including animal protection groups.

He was a loving father who enjoyed getting together at many family events and celebrations. His final years were spent living life to the fullest, and sharing many old family stories and memories with his daughters.

Raymond is predeceased by his siblings Kenneth Dahlstrom and Virginia Winant and ex-wife, Doris (Jacobsen) Dahlstrom. He leaves behind his daughters Lynn Traficanti and husband Robert Traficanti, Janet Freidman and husband Gerald Freidman, Karen Talbot, Pamela Dahlstrom, and Breta Palmer and husband Keith Palmer, 5 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Raymond will be laid to rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Flushing, NY at a later date where a private family service will be held. The family wishes to express thanks to the staff of Genesis at Langdon Place, Keene, for their care and support of Raymond. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to a charity of your choice.