ATHOL – Raymond H. Haynes, 63, of Athol, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2013 after a long illness.
Born on February 27, 1950, in Glens Falls he was the son of the late Harlon and Dorothy (Christian) Haynes.
He attended Hudson Falls High School.
On December 8, 1977, he married Polly Ward.
Ray owned and operated PA Haynes logging for many years. He loved deep sea fishing, hunting and antique trucks.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by an infant sister Virginia Haynes.
Ray is survived by his twin brother, Richard H. Haynes and his wife, Judy of Ocala, FL, his brothers and sisters, Dora Haynes of Cohoes, Edmund Haynes and his wife, Patricia of Hudson Falls Wilma Haynes of Hudson Falls, Linda Haynes of Longmeadow, MA, Boyd Haynes and his wife, Linda of Mineville, Lloyd Haynes and his wife Anna of North Hudson, Ronald Haynes of Cherry Plains, Howard Haynes and his wife, Holly of Fairfax Stratton, VA; his wife Polly Haynes of Athol; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his brother in law and best friend Wayne and Beverly Ward of Granville; and his dog Blackie.
A celebration of Ray’s life will take place at Haviland’s Cove in Glens Falls on Saturday, July 20, 2013, starting at noon.
His family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Renal Dialysis Center, C/O the Glens Falls hospital, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY, 12801
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.n