Clarence R. “Ray” Gould, 81, of Webster, died on Saturday, April 23rd in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after an extended illness while surrounded by his family.

Ray is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lorraine M. (Gauthier) Gould; two sons, Raymond S. Gould of Webster and Paul J. Gould and his wife Justine of Rutland; a daughter Patricia M. Gould of Worcester; a brother, Joseph Gould; 10 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

Mr. Gould was born in Worcester, and raised by James Wellington and Celestina (Legere) Gould Wellington. Ray is also predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Gould; a daughter, Pamela Crowley; a great grandson, Logan R. Gould; a sister, Jean Wellington and 5 brothers, Randolph, Edmund, Wallace and Charles Gould and James Wellington.

Ray proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Antietam. He worked for many years as a supervisor at the former Coes Knife Company then went to work for the Paul Revere Insurance as a HVAC technician and retired in 1997.

Mr. Gould is a graduate of North High School in Worcester and was a lifelong member of the English Social Club.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 27th at 12 Noon in Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Ave. Paxton. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 26th from 5 to 7 PM in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St., Worcester. Memorial contributions in memory of Ray can be made to either American SIDS Institute 528 Raven Way Naples, FL 34110 or to Lupus Foundation of America, 270 Farmington Ave. Suite 362, Farmington, CT 06032.