Harold A. Rayburn Sr.

1931 - 2012

Harold A. Rayburn Sr. obituary, 1931-2012

BORN

1931

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Fox & Murray Funeral Home & Cremation Services

528 Franklin Street

Ogdensburg, New York

Harold Rayburn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 4, 2012.

Funeral services for Harold A. Rayburn Sr. age 81of County Route 27 Lisbon, will be held at 11:00am on Friday (Dec 7, 2012) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin O'Brien officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the funeral home. Mr. Rayburn passed away Tuesday (Dec 4, 2012) at the Riverledge Healthcare Facility surrounded by his loving family.

Surviving is his wife Elizabeth 'Liz"; four sons Harold & Mary Rayburn of Lisbon, Bruce Rayburn of Lisbon, Bryan & Kayla Rayburn of Canton, Duane & Nicole Rayburn of Lisbon; six daughters Deborah & Lynn Billings of Madrid, Diane Todd of Lisbon, Mary & Wayne Fobare of Rensselaer Falls, Norma & Rick Sharpstein of Rome, Karen Rayburn of Potsdam & Brenda Rayburn of Rensselaer Falls; two sisters Dorothy Turner of Geneva, NY & Gladys & Jack Meredith of Florida; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews & cousins.

An infant son Christopher; three brothers William, James & Frederick Rayburn and a sister Marjorie McGaw predeceased him.

Harold was born on February 17, 1931 in Ogdensburg, NY a son of the late Nelson & Anna (Nugent) Rayburn. He graduated from St. Mary's Academy and married Elizabeth "Liz" O'Shaughnessy on June 12, 1954 at St. Mary's Church in Canton. Early in his career, he assisted his father on the family farm and worked at the Lisbon Feed Store. In 1958, he began his longtime employment with Diamond International where he worked as a machine operator until his retirement.

He was a past member of the Lisbon K of C and the Barney Pond Hunting Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, BBQ's dart baseball, watching sports on TV, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lisbon Fire and Rescue.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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January 15, 2013

Doug Daniel and family

Our deepest sympathy go too the family of Harold ,,,time does not heal all wounds ,but it gets easier as days go by ,

December 17, 2012

Steve & Tee Pinkerton

So very sorry for your loss. We feel as though we knew him well, from all the times Lee Rayburn talked fondly of him. God Bless you all.

December 8, 2012

Rob & Diane Winters

To all of the
Rayburn family, Please except our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad.

December 7, 2012

Brenda Rayburn

sadly missed, forever remembered!!!love u always, Brenda,Sarah,Olivia,Bradan,Marples and Violet

December 7, 2012

Dawn O'Shaughnessy Harvey

May God comfort you all through this time of grief.

December 7, 2012

Brian D

Sorry to here about Harold,hope you will all be ok,

December 6, 2012

Adrienne Boprey, RN

While Mr. Rayburn was a resident at Riverledge Healthcare Facility it was my pleasure and honor to be of service to him and his family. Always one to meet a nurse with a smile, Mr. Rayburn was always a joy. My sincere condolances to his wife Elizabeth and their family in this time of loss.

December 6, 2012

Brian & Holly Hammond

Duane, Nicole & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

December 6, 2012

judy martin

We are very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the early pictures of Harold and the pics of the family he was so proud of.
Judy and Blake Martin

December 6, 2012

Jack Carroll

My condolences go out to Harold's family. I worked with Harold for many years at the paper mill. He was well liked and respected and we'll miss him.

December 6, 2012

Traci Jones

We love you and miss you dearly...you will always be in our thoughts and our hearts. We love you, Traci William Jaide and Kendall

December 6, 2012

Duane sorry to here of your father's passing

Larry Streeter

December 5, 2012

Our Sympathy to you, Liz and the Family. I hope you can all take some comfort in your happy memories and that Harold is at peace and no longer suffering.
Dale, Julie and Jaime

December 5, 2012

Dan & Diane Stromgren

We are away and will not be able to express our condolences in person. You are in our prayers and thoughts . Harold was a very special man and will be greatly missed by so many.

December 5, 2012

Mrs. Rayburn and all the family,
We are so sorry for your loss....
The Gray's and the Rayburns were neighbors for many years - your husband and dad will be sorely missed.
Joe and Kim (Gray) Trivilino

December 5, 2012

Debbie Billings

To the greatest dad,father-in-law, grandfather/great grandfather in the world-we all love you and miss you. You will always be in my heart and thoughts everyday.
Love you: Your daughter Deb
Lynn, Scott, Kevin & Andrea, Steve & Paige and Jesse

December 5, 2012

Shirley & Mahlon Carr

Liz,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and all the family.Harold was a great man.I know he'll be missed by family and friends.He was liked by all.Our love to you.
Shirley & Mahlon Carr &Family.

December 5, 2012

Nikki, Jordan, Emily

Thinking of everyone ...

December 5, 2012

Sue Spearance

A wonderful man and good neighbor. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

December 5, 2012

we are so sorry we are not able to extend our sympathies to the Rayburn family in person as we spend the winters in florida. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time. we are so sorry for your loss. Richard & Reta Martin

December 5, 2012

tim durand

sorry to hear of harold's passing he will be missed thoughts and prayers to the family

December 5, 2012

tim durand

so sorry to hear of harolds passing he will be missed by all who knew him

December 4, 2012

Cathy Countryman

Deb and family so sorry for your lost keeping you in my prayers. Joe so sorry for your lost keeping you in my prayers.

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