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Dr. John Raymond Jr., 66, a retired chiropractor, died suddenly Thursday, October 11, 2001 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose. John was born in Somerville, and then grew up in Malden attending the Malden School system. He left High School in his senior year to enlist in the Army to help fight in the Korean Conflict. After returning from his tour of duty, he went to the Lincoln Chiropractic College. He practiced as a chiropractor for many years, even as he branched out in different directions. He also was as a jeweler, working for many years at Kimball Jewelers in Boston, and for a short time at E. B. Jewelers, also in Boston. He also was employed as a Building Manager for the Shriners, an organization he was very involved with. Most recently, he had purchased the E.R. Sullivan Co. Inc, a shop that specialized in the repair of electric motors and pumps. After about 10 years as proprietor of E.R. Sullivan, he retired. John was a former member of the Converse Lodge AF & AM, of Malden also a Past Master of the Zetland Lodge AF & AM, of Wakefield, and past Deputy Grand Master of the Boston 2nd District. He was also a member of the Allepo Temple Shrine of Wilmington. Mr. Raymond has lived in Wakefield, Massachusetts for 32 years and was previously from Malden. He is survived by his wife, Jean E. (Murphy) Raymond of Wakefield, his sons John C. Raymond III of Wakefield, & David J. Raymond of Saugus, daughter Amy M. Raymond of Wakefield, daughter in law, Robin E. Raymond of Saugus, and granddaughter Jenna E. Raymond of Saugus. He is also survived by several nephews. He was preceded in death by his father John Raymond Sr., his mother Euphemia (Gaddes), and his sister Barbara M. Smith. He served in the Army during Korean Conflict having attained the rank of PFC. enlisted on April 23, 1954 at Malden discharged on April 22, 1957 at FT. Benning Donations in Johns Memory may be made to the charity of ones choice. Visitation will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden, on Sunday, September 14th from 5 - 9 PM Funeral services will be held Monday, October 15, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. at the Weir Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Hansis of Maplewood Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.
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