Raymond R. Boissoneau
Raymond R. Boissoneau, 87, of Laconia, NH passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2025 at the family home in Bedford, NH, after a short illness.
Born in Laconia, NH Ray was the son of the late Russell Boissoneau and Jeanne (Pelchet) Foote. He attended Laconia High School and married his high school sweetheart the late Doris A (Guilmette) Santee in 1958. Together they had five children and despite being divorced many years ago, Ray and Doris remained best friends until she passed with him by her side in 2003. He lived most of his life in Bedford, NH, returning to his hometown of Laconia, NH in 2020.
Mr. Boissoneau served in the Army National Guard in New Hampshire and New Jersey and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 1 in Laconia, NH. He was a faithful member of the St Andre Bessette Parish in Laconia, NH. Ray had a lengthy-successful career in electronics owning and operating printed circuit board manufacturing companies in New Hampshire, Quebec, Ontario and United Kingdom, under the company name of Electropac Co., Inc. Prior to his illness Ray was retired but kept himself busy managing and curating his Gallery of street cars, race cars, military vehicles, memorabilia, antiques and collectables; Autopac Gallery, in Laconia, NH.
He was awarded many accolades over the years for his contributions to his industry, local businesses and the community. His passions were his family, car racing, sports, travel, sharing history with the younger generations and embracing the people he met along his journey of life.
Along with his parents and first wife, Raymond was predeceased by his son Scott Boissoneau, his grandson Reece Boissoneau, his brother and sister-in-law Geoff and Nancy Currier and sister Jill McNally.
He leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Dian and Robert Gilman of Alexandria, NH, brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Barbara Foote of Laconia, NH, brother and sister-in-law, Less and Beverly Foote of Meredith, NH and sister and brother-in-law, Trudy and Steven Geel of Whiting, ME and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Cindy Currier of Titusville, FL.
His love and support will be missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren left behind. Son Steven Boissoneau and wife Elena of Bedford, NH, Daughter-in-law Chris Boissoneau of Manchester, NH, son Troy Boissoneau and wife Annmarie of Bedford, NH, daughter Michelle Boissoneau-DuPont and husband Robert of Hooksett, NH, daughter Wendy Boissoneau-Decato and fiancé Norman Lachance of Merrimack, NH. His grandchildren and their families, Bailey Boissoneau and Dave Ribeiro of Middleboro MA, and their children, Luciella and Alexander. Korie Boissoneau and Jim Manning of Tampa, FL. Brandon and Stephanie Caron of Merrimack, NH and their children Parker, Aiden and Jaxson. Joshua and Kelsey Boissoneau of Worcester, MA, Russell Boissoneau of Newport, NH and his son Liam, Keisha Boissoneau of Bedford, NH and nieces and nephews. A man that was welcoming to all and embraced so many people, he had many honorary children and grandchildren that he loved dearly.
Services: Calling hours are Monday, November 3, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 D.W. Highway, Merrimack, NH.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM with burial to follow at Last Rest Cemetery, 7 Hillside Terrace, Merrimack, NH. A gathering will be held in the church hall to share our memories of Raymond.
Memorial contributions in Raymond’s memory may be sent to New Hampshire Veteran’s Home Resident Benefit Fund at NHVH, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276 or St Andre Bessette Parish at 31 Gilford Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.
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