Raymond Riendeau, 65, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, in his residence, surrounded by his family.

   He leaves his wife of 46 years, Nancy (Garceau) Riendeau; two sons, Robert & his wife Stacy of Worcester, Raymond and his wife Julie of North Brookfield; two daughters, Michelle Cartagena & her husband Jose of Worcester, Annemarie Moreland & her husband Steve of Spencer; a brother, Roger Riendeau & his wife Sheila of Tiverton, RI; two sisters, Gloria Rogers & her husband David of Lake Moses, Washington, Sylvia Meister & her husband Paul of Jacksonville, FL.; two sisters-in-law, Rosemarie Swank of Brookfield, Beverly Concklin & her husband Dale of Charlton; 6 grandchildren, Debbie, Heather, Jennifer, Latisha, Tyler & Raymond; nieces & nephews, especially Eric Anderson & his wife Norma of Oxford and many, many friends.

   Raymond was born in Woonsocket, RI the son of Edgar & Glorianna (Nolan) Riendeau and lived in Worcester for 38 years before moving to West Brookfield in 2000. Ray started Abbot and Sons Floor Co. in Leicester and has owned and operated the company for 44 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cruises. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Most of all he loved spending time with his beloved wife, Nancy and all of his grandchildren.

   The funeral for Raymond will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 with a Mass at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, West Main St., West Brookfield. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00-8:00 PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte. 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made in his name to American Cancer Society, “Relay for Life Worcester”, 350 Plantation St.