Raymond S. ‘Peter’ Waldron

LAKEVILLE — Raymond S. “Peter” Waldron, 73, of Hillsdale, N.Y., passed away May 20, 2011, at his residence with his loving family at his side. A longtime resident of Lakeville, he was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Sharon, the son of the late Pauline and Ray Unite.A dedicated husband, father and friend, he was employed by Agway in Millerton for 30 years and enjoyed working with numerous farmers. He later worked for Carovail for nine years. Upon retiring, he enjoyed gardening, photography and spending time with his family.He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Waldron; his daughters, Kim Keil of Hudson, N.Y., and Kathleen Britton of Waterbury, Conn.; three stepsons, Art Rice, William Rice and Christopher Rice; his sisters, Yvonne “Pat” Lakin of Hyde Park, N.Y., and Shelda Unite of Lakeville; a brother, Carlos Unite of Lakeville; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws.“We will miss you more than words can say and you will be with us every step of our journey until we meet again. We love you.”Graveside services were conducted at the Union Cemetery in Mellenville, N.Y. Donations may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Columbia/ Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.

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