Raymond D. Mireault

LOWELL: Raymond D. Mireault, 90, of Lowell, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. Ray was born in Lowell, on Apil 24, 1934, the son of Leo and Alma (Sampson) Mireault and resided briefly in Ayer before returning to Lowell as a young man. Ray’s career in automobile service and sales spanned over three decades. In 1961, he opened Raymond’s Hilltop, Inc. on Gorham Street in Lowell, which he owned & operated until his retirement when his son, Kevin Mireault, took over the family business. Prior to that, during the 1950’s Ray worked in a similar capacity with his father at Leo’s Amoco on Park Street in Ayer. He also served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following his retirement, Ray, and his loving wife of over 50 years, Lorraine, enjoyed spending winters in Florida playing golf and dancing on the common in The Villages. When Ray was not at The Villages, he was at his home in Lowell, entertaining family, and friends, and playing cards with the boys. For many years, his home in Lowell held the annual family Christmas Eve party and many other celebrations. He was very sociable and lived life to the fullest. Ray leaves behind a loving family, including his three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol A. and Richard P. McNeil of Gilford, NH, Kathleen Mireault-Menke and Michael Menke of Quincy, Cheryl A. and Daniel P. Squeglia of Lowell; a daughter-in-law, Kathleen R. Mireault of Chelmsford; a brother, Richard A. Mireault of Lowell and his wife Carole; five grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer Squeglia Vasquez and her husband, Fernando Vasquez, Brian P. McNeil and his wife, Corie, Devin J. McNeil and his wife, Greta, Tyler S. Mireault, Alyson C. Mireault; and four great grandchildren, Evelyn Rae McNeil, Avery James McNeil, Keely Vaughn McNeil and Andrew Squeglia Vasquez. In 2009, he was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine M. (Picard) Mireault and in 2023, he was predeceased by his son Kevin R. Mireault of Chelmsford. Ray’s family will receive relatives and friends, Friday May 10, 2024, with a visitation period from 1:00 – 4:00 PM with prayer and reflection in the last hour. The Anderson Funeral Home is located at 250 Main Street (Rte 119) Townsend Center. (www.andersonfuneral.com) Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Memory of Raymond Mireault to Mary Immaculate Health Nursing and Restorative Center, 172 Lawrence St Lawrence MA 01841

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Raymond D. Mireault

April 24, 1934 - May 6, 2024