in 5:52 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, N. Jean Ray, who was 80 years old and from Abingdon, passed away in the Knox County Nursing Home. She was a resident of Abingdon. Abingdon, Connecticut was the location where she was born on November 1st, 1942. Her parents were Ross R. Fielder and Gertrude (Tuttle) Fielder, and she was their daughter. She wed Robert E. Ray on February 16, 1968, in the town of Avon, and the ceremony took place there. The date of his passing was June 6, 1995, which was before to her passing.
In addition to her sister, Joan B. Tabb, who lives in Galesburg, she is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, as well as her devoted friends, Christine and Danny Brunswig, who live in Altona, and their family. She is also survived by her family. Her parents and two brothers, Philip R. and Robert L. Fielder, as well as her husband both passed away before her.
She was the last surviving member of her family. Additionally, the first person to pass away was her spouse to pass away. Jean began her career at the Abingdon Brass Factory, where she worked for a total of thirteen years.
She was employed there for the entirety of her professional life. In the years that followed, she was able to secure employment at ADM, where she served as a grain inspector for a long amount of time before ultimately attaining retirement in the year 2005. She had attended Abingdon High School and received her diploma from that institution.
Both Jean and Bob were excellent bowlers, and Jean had even served as an officer in the league during their time inside the league. Jean was also a fan of horseback riding and helping out on the farm that belonged to her cousin, particularly during the harvest season.
All of these activities were enjoyable for Jean. At two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, October 12, 2023, there will be a memorial service held at the graveside in the Avon Cemetery (Avon Cemetery).
The possibility of paying a visit is not available. You have the option of sending memorial contributions to a nonprofit organization of your choosing in honor of the person who has passed away. The memorial service that is being held in honor of Jean’s life will continue on Thursday from four to six o’clock in the evening at the American Legion in Abingdon.
