Raymond Stewart

on the Northeastern Board of Diocesan Athletic Directors for eight years and attended every New England basketball tournament during that period. In 1994, he was recognized for his years of service by the New England CYO Tournament Board. He served as athletic director for SS Peter & Paul’s for five years and was president of the Norwich Church Softball League. For his outstanding community service, he received the Joseph Kapteina Award in 1995 and was inducted into the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. Ray was a member of Eastern CT Board of Approved Umpires from 1976 to 2014. He also served on the Norwich Recreation Department Advisory Board and the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame Committee. He was the first Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 12705, Grand Knight for White Cross Council #13 and served as District Deputy, Eastern CT District Deputy Coordinator and various other assignments. Ray also volunteered as a docent at Norwich City Hall since its inception in 2010 and was the assistant secretary of AARP No. 1004. He was also very proud of being able to donate over 11 gallons of blood for the

American Red Cross.

Ray enjoyed traveling with his wife to all 50 states, 26 foreign countries and all of the Caribbean Islands. Ray was an avid Red Sox, Chargers, Patriots and UConn women’s basketball fan. Of all of Ray’s activities, his best love was his wife, of 64 years, who predeceased him, and his family – five children and spouses, 15 grandchildren and spouses, and eight great-grandchildren.

Ray is survived by his children, Kevin (Gail) of Wethersfield, Cheryl (Terry) of Plymouth, Mass., Rick (Lisa) of Norwich, Dave (Lize-Anne) of Sprague and Chris (Jodi) of Jackson, N.J.; grandchildren, Brendan, Colin and Maura Stewart, Heather Ingeno, Megan (Becky) Boback, Mallory (Emet) Collins, Kaitlin (CJ), Zachary, Shannon, Kyle, Cameron, Dane (Kim) Stewart, Reagan, Riley and Reese Stewart; great-grandchildren Makenna, Anthony, Max and Alina Ingeno, Landon and Lilly Penna, Ezra Collins and Lucas Stewart. Ray was predeceased by sisters Vivian Lyons and Marjorie Hunter; and brothers William and Donald Stewart.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Woyasz and Son Funeral Service, 11 Jerome Road, Montville. A Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, 181 Elizabeth St., Norwich. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).