TAUNTON – Raymond L. Dreis, husband of Yvonne F. (Rakocy) Dreis of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on Jan. 1, 2014.
He was 71.
Born in Dighton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elise L. (Yerrington) Dreis.
Raised in the Westville section of Taunton, Mr. Dreis was employed by the former Haskon Industries as a fabricator for over thirty-seven years.
He retired in 2010.
He enjoyed going to yard sales and had an eye for antiques.
In addition to his wife, he leaves the son he never had, Gary Bradshaw and his wife Diane of Taunton; a sister-in-law, Maxine Lee and her husband Richard of NC; and three nieces, Carrie Lee of NC, and Kathy Rego of Taunton and Marcia Tripp, of FL.
He was also the loving father of the late Deirdre D. Dreis, and the brother of the late James Dreis and Doris Hennegan.
Calling hours will be at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Sunday, Jan. 5th from 5 to 7 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be private at a later date.
Flowers will be welcomed or memorial donations may be made to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 W. Water St. Taunton, MA 02780.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.