Raymond R. Savaria

Born on June 20, 1951, Raymond was the son of the late Maurice and Therese Savaria.

Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the aircraft carrier USS America, where he served on the flight deck. His military service was a source of tremendous pride, and he carried the experiences and memories of those years with him throughout his life.

Above all else, Raymond loved his family. He treasured time spent together, whether gathered at home, camping, or traveling to new places. He enjoyed RVing, exploring the outdoors, and experiencing the beauty of nature. He particularly loved the ocean, finding joy in its beauty and the opportunities it offered for adventure and relaxation.

Raymond was a man who could fix just about anything—and if something was broken, he was determined to figure out how to make it work again. He believed in doing things properly, taking pride in maintenance, preparation, and understanding how things worked. He loved reading manuals, researching solutions, and learning everything he could about whatever captured his interest. He had a tool for nearly every job, and quite possibly two.

A natural problem-solver, Raymond rarely encountered a challenge he couldn’t find a way to overcome. Whether repairing something around the house, troubleshooting a mechanical problem, or helping someone else, he approached every task with determination and ingenuity. He was always willing to lend a hand, generously sharing his knowledge, abilities, and time with anyone who needed help.

Raymond’s greatest joy, however, was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cindy Savaria; his children, Amy Reid and her husband Joe of Florida, Kelly Jenkins of Carver, Massachusetts, Angela Martin of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and Andrew Savaria and his wife Susan of Florida.

He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Dustin, Hallie, Riley, Christian, Brandon, Olivia, and Asher.

Raymond is also survived by his siblings, Pauline Simmons; Suzanne and her husband Rick Contois; Madeleine and her husband Steve Guillette; Dianne Barboza-Savaria; and Jackie and her husband Louis Normand, along with many extended family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Maurice and Therese Savaria, Raymond was predeceased by his beloved grandson, Jaydon, and his son-in-law, Shane Martin.

Raymond will be remembered as a devoted family man, a proud veteran, an adventurer, and someone who could always be counted on. His legacy lives on not only in the things he built and repaired, but in the people he helped, the knowledge he shared, and the countless memories he made with those he loved.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

In accordance with his wishes, Raymond will be cremated and laid to rest with military honors at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts.