Pembroke - Raymond Arthur Lozeau Sr., 79, a longtime resident of Bryantville, passed away Saturday February 9 at South Shore Hospital, after months of failing health. He is survived by his soul-mate Loretta E. Brockelbank. They had enjoyed 40 years of true love and happiness.
Born in Concord, NH he was the son of the late Harvey and Ethel (Ash) Lozeau, and for a majority of his life Raymond had been a resident Bryantville, MA.
He was a proud veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army from 1953-1956.
For over 23 years, Ray was employed as a bookbinder at Halliday Lithograph. After his retirement from Halliday he had worked as a security guard for UPS of Brockton, MA.
In addition to his soul-mate Loretta he is survived by his children, Raymond Arthur Lozeau Jr., William Lozeau, and Catherine Ellen Burns; step son Norman Edward Brockelbank Jr., pre-deceased by step-son Gary Wayne Brockelbank and step-daughter Brenda Lee Brockelbank. He also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 15th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman MA. A prayer service will follow after visiting hours; relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be held at a later date in the MA National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in honor of Raymond to the USO Box 96322, Washington, DC 20090 or visit www.uso.org/donate/.