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Raymond Everett Babineau passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at 85 years old. He was born in Irvington, NJ. He is reunited in heaven with his parents, Floreda and Raymond and son, Raymond Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Babineau, and his son, William with his wife Pamela and their children John and Maria, his daughter-in-law Sharon and her son Matt with wife Andrea and their daughter Elizabeth, her son Chris with his wife Kaliegh and their son Iggy and her son Nick. Ray graduated from Montclair State College in 1962. This is where he met Fran, his wife and best friend of 62 years. He received his Doctorate in Administration from Temple University in 1977. Ray was a professor at Bloomsburg State College teaching secondary education and administration. After retiring, he and his wife acquired Strauss/Esmay which provided consulting for policies and regulations for multiple school districts in New Jersey. He also performed facilities planning for school districts in the Northeast. Ray was smart and kind and truly had a gift with people. He loved to share his knowledge and to learn about others' interests. His ability to have a conversation with anyone in the room made him a friend to many. He had many passions including fishing, travel and family. Ray loved to fish and often traveled with friends and family to find new adventures. He was active in project Healing Waters - an organization using fishing to help our wounded soldiers. Ray and Fran lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and North Carolina. They enjoyed trips to national parks and other countries. On many trips they would fish, golf, ski and sight see. Two notable adventures were cross-country trips with the whole family For Ray, family was at the forefront of his life. He spent much of his time with his five grandchildren and his two great grandchildren. They are truly his legacy. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. A reception will follow the service at Bill and Pam's home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Project Healing Waters https://projecthealingwaters.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/ Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Babineau family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Raymond Everett Babineau

October 25, 1940 - February 22, 2026