Raymond Terence St. Amand, 84, of Vero Beach, passed away and went to heaven on 10/28/2021 with his family by his side. He was born on 06/26/1937 to the late Pierre St. Amand and Florida Lacasse of Sanford Maine.

Raymond graduated from Saint Ignatius High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He joined the army on 01/26/1957 and actively served until honorably discharged on 02/28/1963.

After moving to Florida he enjoyed working in the restaurant industry. Throughout his career, he managed many restaurants and this is where his love of cooking began. After working many years Raymond retired to Vero Beach. There he was an active member and officer of the local Elks Lodge #1774. He enjoyed calling bingo, which raised funds for local charities. In 2001 he married the love of this life and they shared 18 years together.

Raymond was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen L. St. Amand and his son William R. Gray Jr.

Raymond was survived by his Sister, Cecile M. Lyle and his Niece, Madeline E. Lyle of Sanford, ME; Daughter, Virginia G. Breaux (Kallum) of Westwego, LA; Grandchildren, William R. Gray III of Vero Beach, FL; Daniel J. Gray (Michelle) of Alvin TX; Rueben M. Breaux (Ariel) and 2 great grandchildren of Milford, KS.

A veterans military service will be held at South Florida National Cemetery for family and friends at a later date.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message or share a story is asked to visit Raymond's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com