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Raymond J. Caisse, Jr.

May 9, 1939 — June 4, 2025

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Raymond J. “Ray” Caisse, Jr., age 86, died at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (Whitney) (Trottier) Caisse, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.

He was born in Lowell on May 9, 1939 and was a son of the late Genevieve (Butkiewicz) and Raymond Caisse Sr. For many years he worked as a production manager.

Early in the 80’s, Ray entertained as a Kenny Rogers Impersonator, performing all over the state. He also enjoyed being a Tai Chi instructor for more than 25 years.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Ray is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Alberghene and her husband, Ernie of Nashua, NH, his sons, Michael Caisse and his wife, Lisa of Hummarock, MA and Scott Caisse and his wife, Michelle of Hope Mills, NC; his stepson, Ian Trottier and his wife, Angela and their son, Nickolas of Hudson, MA; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

He was the father of the late Jim Caisse and brother of the late Paul, Janet and Barbara.

The family would like to express thanks to Beacon Hospice for their endless and compassionate care, especially his four primary nurses, Pam, Gina, Latasha Lee and Scott.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 10 AM until 12 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell immediately followed by committal prayers at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, Chelmsford.

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Visitation

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home

327 Hildreth Street, Lowell, MA 01850

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Committal Prayers

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel

96 Riverneck Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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