Raymond L.

Porter

A Korean War Veteran and longtime resident at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, Raymond passed away on Friday June 22 ^nd at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett after a brief illness. He was 80 years of age. Born in Boston he was a son of the late Romeo and Millicent (Harvey) Porter. He was raised in Roxbury and attended Boston public schools, he furthered his education for two years attending college. Raymond enlisted into the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He served overseas and was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman 2/cl. He returned to Boston and worked as a welder for General Dynamics Shipyard for many years before taking his retirement. He was wed to the former Ms. Geraldine F. Francis and was the beloved father of four. Raymond has resided at the Chelsea Soldiers Home for the past 35 years. In his lifetime Raymond was an avid Boston sports fan. He most enjoyed following the Patriots and his Red "Flops"(sic). Following their games, sharing their wins and losses with his grandson. He enjoyed time outdoors and family outings. He cherished his time with his grandchildren and enjoyed classic western movies especially those featuring John Wayne. He also enjoyed the classic TV shows like Gun Smoke, Bonanza and others of that western genre. To mourn his loss and cherish his memories he leaves his beloved children; Juan Porter and his wife Juanita of Milton. Carlos Porter of Boston, Collita Porter-Miller of Providence RI, Ramona Porter-Rucker of Boston and her late husband James "Bud" Rucker. He was the dear brother of Leroy Porter and was the cherished grandfather of William Porter-Miller and his wife Vivian, Juan Porter Jr., Terrance Porter-Rucker, Michael Porter, Jasmine Lauren Miller, and Tai-Lei Ann Miller and the adoring great-grandfather of Jada Miller, Jodi Miller and Sir William Porter Miller, Jr.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most cordially invited to gather at the St. Michael the Archangel-Cardinal Cushing Pavilion 91 Crest Ave Chelsea on Thursday July 5 ^th from 10:00 AM. A Memorial Mass and Military Honors will follow immediately in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M.