1941 – 2016
N. Grosvenordale – Frederic “Ray” Dewey, III, 75, of Quinebaug Rd, died Wednesday morning December 21, 2016 at UMASS Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Annette (LeBlanc) Dewey. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Elizabeth (Gettner) Saidi of Chapel Hill, NC and the late Frederic R. Dewey, Jr. parents.
Ray started his career as a technical writer with Sprague Electric of North Adams, MA which later became Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. of Worcester, MA retiring in 2006. After his retirement, he continued writing in a personal and professional capacity. He was an Auxiliary CT State Trooper for twenty-six years and assistant Scout Master for Troop 66 in Thompson. He was an avid motorcycle rider, riding in all fifty states and all Canadian Provinces traveling many times with his wife Annette.
Ray was a member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club of CT Chapter VI for thirty–five years and later a member of Rhode Island Chapter I. He was also a life member of the Bennington Rescue Squad in Bennington, VT.
Ray is survived by his wife Annette; mother Elizabeth Saidi: a son David Dewey and his companion Christine Czarny of Westford, VT; step son Jay Valley of Fitchburg, MA; half-brother Ali “Bob” Saidi of Glastonbury; grandchildren Samuel and Mae Dewey of Westford, VT; step granddaughter Erin Valley of CA; former daughter in-law Pam Dewey of Westford, VT; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Leta Dewey, his brother Daniel Dewey, and his step father Ahmad Saidi.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ray’s family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, with a service in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad, 120 McKinley St., Bennington, VT 05201. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Lois
Dave, Thinking of you and your family during this time.
John ODonnell
Our Sincere Condolences to Annette and family. Ray was a Great Man and Friend. He will be sorely missed. May Ray forever Ride With Pride in Heaven One with all who have gone before him.
John A Joseph
I’m very sorry to hear of Ray’s passing…. My condolences go out to Annette and the rest of Ray’s family… Ray will truly be missed. … Ray will be welcomed by our other fallend Knight Brothers. … Till we meet again in Heaven One Brother, Ride On….
John E DeCubellis Sr
Ray will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to Annette & Family.
He will be at Peace in “Heaven One”
Pam and David, Maine III
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. He will be missed at Blue Knights events world wide. Our condolences to Annette and the rest of the family. RWP in Heaven I
Chris Thrane
Dave,
You know we are with you in spirit.
Chris, Cindy & Jordan
Glenn S. Pianka
I worked with Ray as an Auxiliary Trooper and then as a regular Trooper and eventually as the Auxiliary Trooper liaison at Troop D. Outstanding individual that the world could have used many more of. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless !!
Robert Prouty
To Ray Dewey,’s family deepest regreats, Ray will be missed by all he touched over the years, The years he spent in Auxiliary service and the dedication to the department are not replaceable . Sometimes everyone forgets the service that an Auxiliary Connecticut State Trooper provides the citizens of Connecticut and only requires a thank you.
Ray, THANK YOU
Dave Babbitt
Annette, From all of us at Emanuel we pray that Ray will set in peace and that God’s love will sustain you in this trying time….
Donat Charron
Dave-
Sorry to hear about your dad. We from the Jessie Hay Memorial Association and Troop 66, Thompson offer our condolences to you and your family. We are remembering when he was a leader and member of the Jessie Hay.
Pam and David Poisson, BK Maine III
We were so sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was a wonderful man and friend and will be missed by many. Condolences to Annette and the family.
Stephen Dunning
Dave,
myself and the entire Essex Police force extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Knowing you show me how successful and accomplished he was in his life.
Wally Sullivan
Dear Annette,
I just received word about Ray”s passing. One positive aspect received from working at Allero was knowing good people like You and Ray. Ray is in the Sullivan prayers and may the peace of Christ be with You and family.
Sincerely,
Wally Sullivan
JOAN ANTOGNONI
To Annette and the entire family, my deepest condolences. Ray was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers to you as you mourn his passing… May God bring you peace and each new day bring you strength and healing.