Raymond J. DeBlair

May 3, 1943 - July 20, 2020

Raymond J. DeBlair, 77, of Gaylord, Michigan, formerly of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Ostego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. Born May 3, 1943 in Monroe, he was the son of the late Raymond F. and Carmella (Tondola) DeBlair. Ray attended Monroe High School, graduating with the class of 1961. He worked for Ford Motor Company in many capacities during his thirty-year tenure, retiring in 1998 as an Inspector. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He cherished time spent outdoors with his boys at his cabin in Lewiston, Michigan. Ray was a loving father and will be remembered for his colorful personality. To cherish his memory Ray leaves three children: Dean DeBlair of Carleton, Jefrey R. (Michelle) DeBlair of Newport and James D. Deblair of Monroe; one sister, Rosanne (Richard) Raymo; five grandchildren: Dyaln and Trevor DeBlair, Taelor (Lonnie) Weisenstein, Taylor DeBlair and Reegan DeBlair; and two great-grandchildren, Bentley and Kash Weisenstein. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marie DeBlair. Memorial contributions in Ray’s memory are suggested to the Ann Arbor Autism Foundation. Memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until services celebrating his life begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Road, Monroe, MI, 48161. Deacon Zaid Chabaan will officiate. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.