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Conway, SC Ray T. Boulet, was born in Hartford, CT, June 12,1931. He passed away at GSMC in Myrtle Beach, SC, on July 25,2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Boulet and Augusta Mae (Helsman), nine siblings, his first wife Janet Erickson and son's Brian H. Boulet and Thomas A. Fisher. Ray is survived by his wife Suzanne, brother Norman Boulet (Carol) and three children, Kevin T. Boulet (Carrie), Janice B. Girouard (Mark), Debbie F. Miller (Michael). He also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Ray grew up in South Windsor, CT, where he worked at Hartman Tobacco Fields as a teenager. Ray served in the US Army during the Korean War receiving four distinguished honors including the Bronze Star. Following the war years he married, raised his family and operated Ray T. Boulet Plumbing and Heating throughout the State of CT. He held Master Licenses in Plumbing, Heating and sprinkler systems. He trained many apprentices who went on to operate their own businesses. He was a community leader and a member of the Wapping Church. In 1983 he met and married Suzanne Burgess Fisher in 1986. Ray became a loving father to Tom and Debbie Fisher. In 1999 he and Sue retired to South Carolina. Ray worked in Conway and Myrtle Beach for Ace Hardware and Burroughs and Chapin in golf and recreational positions and for Coastal Air and Refrigeration. He was a past member of Holy Lamb Lutheran Church & currently a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Conway, SC. Ray enjoyed foreign travel and driving his motor home in leisure times around the country. Perpetually active, he cared diligently for his own yard until October 2022 when he had a stroke. For many years his health was well care by the VA Clinic in Myrtle Beach, SC, apart of the Ralph A. Johnson of Charleston, SC. In recent years he enjoyed reading books and his daily devotions as well as a meal out. A true servant of Christ, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to all his family. He enjoyed receiving visits, texts & pictures of family activities and always took time to listen and praise anyone who achieved a notable accomplishment. Ray was especially loved for calling friends and family to sing "Happy Birthday" to them. He loved Oreos and always did it "My Way". Ray was much loved and will be missed by all. The Boulet family offers a special Thank You to our church family at Centenary United Methodist Church whose gifts, visits & prayers blessed Ray with much joy in recent years. Donations may be made in Ray T. Boulet's name and memory to Centenary United Methodist Church, 1527 SC Hwy 544, Conway, SC 29526. Also Help for Kids, 2520 Forestbrook Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ray Thomas Boulet

June 12, 1931 - July 25, 2023