KINGSBURY – Raymond Haswell Irish joined his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Betty” in the Lord’s house on March 21, 2017.
Ray was born in Peekskill, on January 14, 1935, to the late James Wilbur and Dorothy Irish.
In 1957, Ray graduated with a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. While attending RPI in Troy, he met the love of his life, Betty, who was attending Russell Sage College. They married on September 14, 1957.
After college, Ray was employed by his father as a Civil Engineer in the family business in Westchester County. He then moved to Glens Falls and spent 20 years with Rist-Frost Associates, eventually becoming a partner in the firm. Ray then worked for himself before retirement.
His favorite things in life were spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren) and watching his favorite team the New York Yankees. If they were losing, he would yell at the TV, call them “bums” and change the channel. Ray was a great father, a generous man, who gave to many charities. “Pop” doted on all his grandchildren and cherished his trips to Maine with his granddaughters.
He is survived by his sons, Kevin M. Irish of Kingsbury, Michael Raymond Irish and his wife, Kelly of Warrensburg, James Irish and his wife, Lorrie of Hudson Falls and Jeffrey Irish of San Francisco, California; his granddaughters, Elizabeth Rehn and her husband, Whitney and Amanda McWherter and her husband, Joshua; his grandsons, Raymond Irish, Ryan Irish and Shea Irish; his great grandchildren, Hadley and Evan Rehn and Noah McWherter; and several nieces and nephews.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents, James and Dorothy Irish and his siblings, James Irish, Dorothy Avery and Patricia Robinson. His wife, Elizabeth passed away in 2014, after 57 wonderful years of marriage.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the funeral home.
Burial will be later in the spring at Pine View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Ray’s memory be made to Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.
Michael, Kevin, Jeff & James and families:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Uncle Ray. Unfortunately,I can’t make the wake or funeral (we are really short handed at work and I can’t get off).
However, I may be able to make the burial. If you let me know when it will be.
Sending Love & Prayers your way.
Mary Robinson Champlin
The world is a sadder place for the loss of Uncle Ray. By the grace of God, He and Aunt Betty are reunited and resting in the palm of God’s hand as they watch the lives of their beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren unfold.
Thank you, Uncle Ray, for the love , warmth and light you have always bought into my life. I miss you.
Dear Mike, Kelly & Family,
Sending prayers & condolences for the loss of your Dad. Know he is with your Mom & in God’s hands now.
Love from the Taylor family.
Dear Kevin, Jeff, James, & Michael and all of your families,
Uncle Ray and Aunt Betty were two of the nicest people I have ever known and they will be missed. Although I had not seen Uncle Ray in several years, I did speak with him on a number of occasions…and it was hard to get a word in edgewise as he always wanted to share what each and every one of his grandkids was up to. He could not have been prouder and I know that they, as well the rest of you, will miss him deeply. Our love and condolences go out to all of you. Unfortunately, since the services are on a weekday, I cannot make it up there, but I, and the same for the rest of my family, want you to know that we all loved Uncle Ray and he, as well as Aunt Betty, will be sorely missed. Love, Pat Avery and family
Mike,Kevin and family–My sincerest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
Mike
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Heaven has gotten an new angel. He will always be in your heart.
My prays are with you.
Mary