Worcester, NY

Raymond Schaffer, 80, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 25, 1929 in Maryland, NY, the son of Raymond C. and Beulah (Collison) Schaffer.

Raymond was a machine operator for Exmet Corp. in Prospect, CT for 31 years and was a security guard for Laurel Heights Hospital for 11 years. He retired to Worcester 15 years ago.

Raymond enjoyed engine shows, watching westerns, and hunting and fishing with his son-in-law, Dick and his grandson, Richie.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian; 8 daughters, Jackie Lane, Mary and William Parks, Debra and Richard Borggreen, Judy and Richard Lindberg, Wendy and Rob Schaffer, Linda and Anthony Westman, Susan Schaffer and Ethel and Harry Patchell; 13 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Katricia "Pat" and Jack Tripp, Carol and Douglas Benedict and Wanda Marcella.

Raymond was predeceased by his sister, Joan Lighthall and his brother, Jerry Schaffer.

A calling hour will be held Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service time at 3:00 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 155 Main St. in Worcester.

Burial will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made in loving memory of Raymond to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Ave., Oneonta, NY 13820 or the Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 330 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.

The E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester is serving the family.