North Haverhill, N.H. —
Raymond was born in Haverhill, N.H. on Aug. 12, 1945, to Orman “Red” Mann and Isabelle R. (Moulton) Thayer, Sr.
He was a graduate of Haverhill Academy. Raymond was known in the area for being a cattle dealer under the name “RT Cattle”. He hauled sawdust for local farms. For the past 20 years Raymond has traveled to Lancaster County, Pa. and would return to New Hampshire with a trailer load of sheds and local Amish goods. Raymond was the arena announcer at local horse pulling events in Bradford, North Haverhill, Lancaster, and Danville, to name a few. He was an auctioneer in the area, assisting with civic and church groups as well as the local fire department. Raymond was a former member of the North Haverhill Fire Department. He enjoyed spring flower planting and his outdoor Christmas lights and decorations. One of Raymond’s favorite sayings, when told to have a good day, would be to respond with “I have a good day everyday”.
He was predeceased by his father, Orman “Red” Thayer on Oct. 30, 2006, and his mother, Isabelle Thayer on Aug. 15, 2013; a brother, Orman M. Thayer, Jr. on Dec. 6, 2010; and an uncle, Irving “Irk” W. Thayer on Nov. 15, 2014.
He is survived by a daughter, Megan Thayer of Haverhill; a son, Troy Thayer and companion Sarah Truckle of Montpelier, Vt.; his companion of 15 years, Cyrena Gadwah of North Haverhill and her daughter, Bobbi Norcross and husband, Larry of North Haverhill; six grandchildren, Dayton Burns, Amaya Rogers, Eliza Thayer, Carson Norton, Owen Thayer, and Colin Thayer; his brothers, Wayne F. Thayer of Dover, N.H. and Howard L. Thayer and companion, Annie Boutin of North Haverhill; an aunt, Dot Moulton of North Haverhill; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H.
A funeral service will be on Monday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Ricker Funeral Home with Melissa Gould serving as Funeral Celebrant.
Burial in the spring will be held at the convenience of the family at the Center Haverhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to support the Grafton County 4-H Catlle Program. Donation may be sent to the Grafton County Cooperative Extension Service, 1930’s Nursing Home Building 1st Floor, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 5, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
For more information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com.
Ricker Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Woodsville is in charge of arrangements.