27 May, 2015
Raymond A. Drawe, 85, died Monday, May 25, 2015 after a long illness. He was the husband of Jean (McKinstry) Drawe, to whom he was married for 63 years. Born in Newport, MI, he was the son of the late Roy and Lola (Cousino) Drawe.
Ray was a U.S. Naval Veteran, serving in the Korean War. As an active member of the American Legion Post 202 in Hopkinton, he continued to support those who served. He was a longtime employee of Fenwal Corporation of Ashland. He was a volunteer at the Hopkinton Senior Center and loved going on the the many field trips with George, where they both entertained all the other passengers. He enjoyed carving walking sticks for his friends. He was an avid reader and fisherman. He was widely known for the colorful suspenders that he always wore, Betty Boop being the most popular. His family and friends will remember him for telling the most outrageous stories that he made believable.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Nancy (Punky) Drawe, Thomas Drawe and longtime girlfriend Diane Facendola and Teddy Drawe, all of Hopkinton. He also leaves his sister Rita Grigg and husband Robert of Warren, MI. He leaves his two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Timothy of Hopkinton. He is predeceased by his son James, who died in 1975.
MEMORIAL FUNERAL MASS
Friday May 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Military honors will follow on the church plaza.
CALLING HOURS
Thursday May 28, 2015, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Veteran's Celebration Committee, Town Hall, 18 Main St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.
