Mr. Raymond P. Yelle, of Taunton, died Saturday, August 4 in the Bostonian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dorchester, following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Louise E. (Dufour) Yelle for 72 years. He was born 92 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Arthur and Alma (Neveux) Yelle. He was educated in Taunton and was a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the Manchester Silver Company of Providence, R.I. for 10 years. He was previously employed as a metal spinner for the former Ricketson Company of Taunton for 38 years. He was also employed at the Old Colony Historical Society in Taunton for a number of years. Raymond was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 343rd Infantry Regiment in Central Europe and the Phillippines. He was a member of the David F. Adams Post #611, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Oakland Senior Citizens Club, The Joseph’s Volunteer Group of Holy Rosary Church, and served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts at the former Immaculate Conception Church in Taunton. He enjoyed camping and was a hobbyist. He was a communicant of the Holy Rosary Church in Taunton.
In addition to his wife, he leaves: 3 sons: Raymond P. Yelle, Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Alfred, N.Y., Robert A. Yelle and his wife, Judith of Hamilton, Ohio, and Stephen Yelle and his wife, Lorraine of Berkley, Ma.; 2 daughters: Alyce L. Flynn and her husband, Laurence of W.Newton, and Roberta A. Qualey and her husband, Richard of Woburn; 1 brother: G. Roger Yelle and his wife, Maria of Taunton; 1 sister: Helen Stringer of Middletown, R.I.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was also the brother of the late Albert Yelle, Armand Yelle, Loretta Conroy, Viola Heffren, and Yvette Demers.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Thursday, August 9 at 10:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Church at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Old Colony Historical Society, 66 Church Green, Taunton, Ma., 02780, or to the charity of your choice.