It has been about two weeks since I first learned of Dr. LeFort's passing and came to this place. My mind and prayers so often turn to this man and his family and his practice.  May the words of love and appreciation for him (and for Debbie and Karen--we will truly miss you, too) give his wife and children some comfort.  He shared his love of family often and we loved hearing of the latest interests and hobbies...we are so very sad for you all.   May God bless you with that peace that surpasses human understanding...you are all in our prayers.

I am beyond saddened and shocked when I called the office this morning to hear this news. I have never trusted any dentist as I did Dr. lefort. What a truly kind, compassionate person. Praying everyday for his wife, children, Karen, and Debbie. God bless each one of you in this time of sorrow. I will never again find a team that truly cared about me and went the extra mile to help all the time . Will miss his entire practice.

I am a contractor and sometimes it is very tough out there. Every time I would go to Dr LeFort's office Karen and Debbie and Dr. LeFort seemed liked family.

Dr. LeFort has been my dentist since he opened his practice in Fort Myers.  What a shock it was when I went to the office yesterday and was told that he had passed away and his staff was no longer there.  He was a gentle person, fun to chat with, and he thoroughly enjoyed sharing stores about things he did with his family. My belated but sincere sympathy to his family.

Dr LeFort has been our family dentist since his arrival In Ft Myers. How did I miss this?  We are heartbroken for his beautiful family. God must have needed him very badly. He will be dearly missed as will Karen and Debbie. May God bless you all

Dr. Lefort was my dentist for years and was always compassionate and kind.  I trusted him totally to do great work and to help out, financially, if needed.
I will miss him but I know that he is in a much better place with God. My prayers go out to his family and those who knew this wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Lyndy Griffin

I just got a letter stating Dr. LeFort had had died.  He has been my dentist for ten years.  I am shocked and saddened to hear this. He was so kind.  I will miss Debbie and Karen.  Thanks for making a dental appointment a lot easier than I ever thought it could be.

I met Dr lefort  when i waiting tables 15 years ago.He use to give a discount because  i had no dental insurance he was kind and generous

He was the best dentist I have been to. He was very caring and kind made you feel comfortable. So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed

So very sorry for your loss.been going to Dr.Lefort for five years.
Such a gentlemen,great dentist,always talked sports with him,and he always spoke about all the sports he enjoyed with his family.
May God be with your family at this sad time.

Dear LeFort Family, we today rec'd a note from the dental team taking over the practice.  We are devastated and heartbroken and are praying for you in your loss...Karen and Debbie, too.  May God bless you all and give you peace.  Tim and Bonnie Kreft  (Fort Myers).  Psalm 46:10.

I cannot even begin to tell you how saddened this news makes me. My family and I have been going to Dr. LeForte since he first began his practice in the Fort Myers area and have watched his family grow while he has watched ours grow. . Love and prayers to his family and friends Debbie and Karen.... Always in our hearts Shari and Tommy Evans

what happen to him? I did not know until I cound't call the office for appt. I am so sorry for your lost,,,,,I been going there about 10 years now...wow what a shock !

Ray was our family dentist for many years, and a great one. Also spent time with Ray and his family at Baseball, coached his son, quality people, he will be sorely missed by our family, May God bless his family.

I am shocked to hear that an old friend is gone. I had the pleasure to be apart of Ray's life for just a short time. He was such a great force. He was calm and confident. He demonstrated what it was to be a great father. I remember when Ryan was very small, Ray and I would head over to the Burger King to get Ryan his hockey pucks (hash browns). Ryan you have a father who went to the ends of the earth for your happiness. Ray was a peacemaker. 
Kristin, although we have never met, I wish you and your family my deepest condolences. Ray was like a big brother to me and I know that he will be a immense void in a lot of lives because he is in mine. 
I love you Ray.

After arriving in Florida a short time ago we were shocked to learn of Dr.LeFort's death. We so appreciated his professional treatment of us while we wintered in Florida. Our condolences to his family.

Stay strong momma! He's watching over you & the children

Just heard the news from a previous co-worker about Dr. Lefort.  So saddened by this news and my deepest condolences are with the Lefort family during this time of grieving.  I worked with Dr. Lefort directly out of dental school.  He was funny. He enjoyed picking on me, but it made work fun.  I will always remember those times.

shocked to hear of his passing. keeping his loved ones in my prayers.

We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.  Our prayers to his wife, children and family.

I didn't know Ray personally or Kristen for that matter but I know her from a moms group and I pray for her daily

My heart is heavy after hearing about the loss of a great man. I had the honor to work with him when he first got out of Dental school. My heart goes out to his wife, children and family.

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...so sad to hear of the passing of our esteemed colleague and he will be missed in our community.

So shocked to hear about Ray. I worked with him for several years. He was a great dentist and loving, caring father . We send love , hugs and prayers to the family !!

Our prayers and love go to all of you. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.

We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy.  Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family.  The Settes, Summit Christian School

Sending condolences and heartfelt prayers to Dr. LeFort's family. 
Dr. Brett Vartdal DMD

So sadden to hear of the loss of an esteemed colleague.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

My daughters and I have come to love the family. I have not come out of a state of shock since Kristin phoned me Saturday morning. As we helped Kristin prepare things in the house I walked in on my 16 year old balling on Emma's bed. She said she was so sad to think of her growing up without her Daddy. This is how we feel for them all. Things do not feel the same without Ray around. The family has a very difficult road ahead of them especially Kristin who had two young children who do not quite grasp what has happened. Liam was upset because he said his Daddy took him to all his favorite places. I pray that Ryan and Austin always remember his devoted their Dad was to them and their sports and how proud of them he was. I pray that God provides the family with all they need to help them through this difficult time. I pray that God highlights the paths for the future that he chooses for the family so they know clearly the direction to go.

Thinking of you and your family. Prayers in this difficult time. From Jess LeFort's family.

Ray was the quiet in the storm of our dental school experience.  He was reserved, but when he said something, I literally laughed for an hour.  

Kristin, the lovely children, family, and friends ~
Please know we are thinking of you all and praying for your peace and comfort.

We are in shock, what a tragedy.  You will be very missed.  Thoughts and prayers with your family.   RIP

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. LeFort.Our prayers are with his family

This is such a hard day! I have thought about you so often over the last few days. It all comes down to the fact you were a great guy Ray....throughout high school and into our adulthood always wanting to help someone (many messages telling me to come in and try something to help with the migraines...always going above and beyond-haha). May you be an angel to your four beautiful children. Kristin, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. You will be missed. RIP Friend!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and staff.  He will be so missed by so many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the LeFort family and staff at this time.  He was a wonderful and kind person.

Jo and Nick Googin

I am so sorry to learn about Ray's passing. He was such a nice person and in the prine of his life. He had so much to live for,. My heart  is heavy and goes out to his family. I know he will be missed dearly.

Ray has been a friend of mine for a long time. He was also a good husband and father. I'm heartbroken for his wife and children and saddened to lose a friend too soon. May he rest in peace.

I am so very sorry for the loss of Ray.  Reading through the entries, I have to say that Chris Johnson said it perfectly...Ray was a good man.  God speed.

To the family of Raymond Lefort, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you loss. Our hearts go out to you.  Curtis and Glenda Smallwood

My husband and I were long time patients of Dr. Lefort. He was one in a million in his dentistry skills and he and his office staff were one of a kind. There was always a homey, family feel in his office and we are still heartbroken over this tragic devastating loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with him, his family and his wonderful office staff. Sincerely, Tony and Sandy Powella

I was deeply saddened by the news. My prayers are with you all.

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Raymond LeFort III. What a great dentist so kind and caring. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Karin and Homer Odum (Ft. Myers, FL)

Our family is saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Dr. Raymond LeFort III.  He was a warm and kind person and an outstanding dentist, and will be greatly missed. We send our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the LeFort family. May God bless your family during this difficult time.

Our condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you

We are sorry to hear of the passing of our colleague Dr. Raymond LeFort. Our condolences to his family, friends, staff and patients.  From Dr. Heather Adu-Sarkodie and staff, Fort Myers, Florida

My sincere condolences to the family and his practice staff. I started working for him just a couple of months ago, and I can truly say that he was a great man who adored his children and family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek.

Lee, I just heard about your terrible loss. I am praying for and your family to be strong during this hard time.
Connie Repetowski Little Falls, MN

So sorry for the LeFort family. My prayers are with you. My Gods loving arm wrap around all of you and give you strength through this time of emotional pain.

My condolences to the family. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God keep you.....

I and my family are in complete disbelief.. I will cherish the moments that we all spent together.. As well as Ray creating a special bond with my kids in his most professional position as our dentist and friend. You truly will be missed.. RIP..

All of our love and prayers go out to Raymond's family!  Such a loss and he will be greatly missed.

From all of us at MacKoul Pediatrics Fort Myers.

I light this candle in honor of Ray's memory and as a prayer to his family.

To the family of Dr. LeFort,

 We express our deepest condolences. He was a wonderful person and a fantastic dentist. We were so devastated and shocked by his loss.   
May God comfort you at this time.

Fondly,

Steven and Patti Rhodes

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

You have been in my mind since the terrible news reached my ears.  Ray was one of my favorites.  His humor and goodwill brightened my day each and every time.  Ray was a person you knew well the moment you met him, he was that easy.

OBITUARY

Dr. Raymond Lee LeFort III

September 24, 1973 – December 27, 2014

Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

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