Raymond C. Mowday, Jr.
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Raymond C. Mowday, Jr., 91, of Coatesville, died on August 3. 2017 at the Brandywine Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ruth Henderson Mowday.
He was born in West Caln Township and was the son of Raymond C. and Anna Savage Mowday. He lived in the Coatesville area all his life. He graduated from Scott Senior High School class of 1944.
Raymond retired in 1991 after working for the Coatesville Record for 30 years. He previously worked at Capitol Bakeries in Westwood. He was a member of the former Coatesville Presbyterian Church and a member of the Jonathan Bible Class. He served with the US Navy on the USS Norton Sound in the South Pacific during WW II. He was a member of the VFW Post #287 and a life member of the Westwood Fire Company and Brandies Fire Company.
He is survived by his two sons, Bruce E. Mowday of Downingtown, Barry L. Mowday of Williamsburg, Virginia, and one daughter, Bonnie Rae wife of Jay Miller of Atglen, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one sister, Anna Mae Stremmall of Coatesville, PA.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 10th at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. The viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Coatesville Public Libarary, 501 Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Condolences
Bruce and Family,
Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
My deepest sympathy during
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time of the loss of your father. He was such an amazing man, full of stories, jokes and a smile that could light up the darkest of rooms. It was truly and honor to care for him during his time at Harrison House. His daily trivia question, his laugh, and his sarcasm will be missed so very much. I am so very lucky to have known him and grew to love him.
So sorry
Dear Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Leslie (Rice) Ferguson.
Bruce, Bonnie, Barry and
Bruce, Bonnie, Barry and family:
So sorry to hear about Ray, Our prayers are with you during this time. We always had a great time with your dad and mom at the pool. Such great friends and memories. He is back with your mom.
Judy and Joe
Joy Swishers uncle Ray
Bruce, Barry & Bonnie
Sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Ray.
He was the last Uncle in the family & will be missed by all.
Sorry we were not able to attend the service, please stay in touch. 717-442-2965
Joy Swisher and family