HUDSON FALLS – Raymond “Ray” E. Keech, 95, went to be with his beloved wife, Dorothy, on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on March 1, 1924, in Northumberland, he was the son of the late James and Florence (West) Keech.
Following high school, Ray was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was a proud veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 204th Engineers. After his service, Ray began his long career with Fort Edward Express.
On September 4, 1960, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Lovett. They were married for 52 wonderful years, before her passing in 2013.
Ray was a proud member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, 48-8, West Glens Falls VFW Post 6196, a member of the men that fought the Battle of the Bulge and also the Antique Tractor Club.
He enjoyed camping with his family in Vermont and helping his family, friends and neighbors with car issues. Ray could fix any car.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three brothers, Leo Keech, Arthur Keech and Roderick Keech and his three sisters, Agnes Coon, Gertrude McGowan and Millie LaBombard.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Gadrick and her husband, Eddie of Hudson Falls; his grandson William Kirby, Jr. and his fiancé Stacy Montalvo; his step grandchildren, Mechelle Gadrick , Samantha Ward and Susan Gadrick; several great grandchildren; his brother, Donald Keech and his wife, Marilyn of Argyle; his sister, Dorothy Jones of North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Burial will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.
Following the burial on Wednesday, all are welcome to gathering at the Hudson Falls American Legion at 72 Pearl Street in Hudson Falls.
The family wishes to thank the Adirondack Health Aides, Home Instead, The Pines-Second Floor and Rehab and Tower 2 at the Glens Falls Hospital for the wonderful care given to Raymond and his family.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Poopsie….you are like a father to me. I will miss you so much…laughing during our breakfasts on Sunday morning…singing your famous dirty ditty’s and listening to your country music. You taught so many things. You told me to give my very best no matter what and the very best would always come back to me. I am so blessed to have had you for my Uncle, my Poopsie, my father, my teacher, & my friend. Thank you for the privilege of allowing us to hold your hand during your passing. I am missing you already more than I can say….soar high with the angels Poops, I love you to the moon and back.
Sal, you played such an inormance part of Uncle Ray’s life. I know he thought of you as a daughter too. And loved that you came almost every Sunday to be with him for years and years. He knew you had a huge heart for him sis. I’m so sorry for your loss. I luv u. ♥️
Thank you
Judy,
I am very sad to see the passing of Ray. I always enjoyed my visits with him. He was a wonderful and sweet man. I hope he’s in heaven now drinking his “champagne” smiling down on all of us.
Trisha
I have no words to describe how much I love you or the impact you had on my life. Your words of wisdom, your help when I got myself into stupid situations, and always knowing when to make me laugh! You have been the best Uncle ever and I will miss you and love always and forever will be your Puffer!
Ray you were always there when we were kids you were a wonderful family man and freind to everyone you will be greatly missed but we will meat again tell mom I said I miss her and tell dot we all miss her as well but now you can live in eternity with your wife and not hurt we all love you R.I.P
So Sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. Such a nice man, I enjoyed talking with him about all his years at Ft. Edward Express and camping. He’ll definitely be missed.
Our deepest condolences go out to the Keech family , He will be missed by all of us at American Legion 574 ,Sincerely Bernie Wilkins and Patricia Hermance
Our deepest condolences to the Keech family. He seemed like such a nice guy. He will be missed! R. I. P. Ray.
Judy I’m so sorry here about dad passing.may he Fly high .
Would like to thank everyone for there kind words it mean so much to me.