Raymond J. Carey, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Worcester Health Center after an illness. He was born in Tewksbury, the son of Benjamin and Margaret (Slaney) Carey and had lived in Worcester and Leicester for most of his life.

He leaves two daughters, Deborah L. Vallaincourt and her husband, Todd of Glendale, AZ and Lauren P. Sullivan and her husband, Jay of Northborough; two sisters, Dot Aubin of Holden and Mary Lauzier of Ware; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Ferrandino) Carey; a daughter, Elena Angeles; two brothers, Robert and Benny Carey; and three sisters, Ellen Tuft, Betty Hogan and Luella Carey.

Raymond served his country and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a machinist for over 30 years at Cincinnati Milacron formerly Heald Machine Company in Worcester before his retirement and afterwards worked at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed reading, biking, cross country skiing and playing pool in his spare time.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A private committal service will be held at a later date at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.