Ray "Pete" Vaughn's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Ray "Pete" Vaughn

January 29, 1945 - August 26, 2025 (80 years old)

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Ray "Pete" Vaughn's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel

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Ray "Pete" Vaughn

January 29, 1945 - August 26, 2025 (80 years old)

Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Ray Vaughn Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ray Vaughn of Chicopee, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Vaughn to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl W. Vaughn and Matilda Vaughn (Zabarac); his children, Michael R. Vaughn and Patricia M. "Trish" Vaughn; his former wife Polly Vaughn (Rooney); his sister Shirley Evarsgard; and his sister-in-law Mary V. Vaughn (Staples).

He is survived by: his siblings, Roy Vaughn of Chicopee and Earlene Fisher (Merle) of Taylorville, IL; his nephew Alan R. Vaughn (Laureen Blakeslee) of Chicopee; his niece Amy S. Moore (Daniel Webster) of Springfield; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Natasha Vaughn Holdridge (Kevin), Nala Thebeau, James Vaughn (Emily), Angel Orengo (Nicole), Daniel Moore (Noah) and Kiara Moore (Harrison); Mila Thebeau. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to First Lutheran Church, 1810 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel



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September 6, 2025

Karen Carl wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences to the family of such a sweet man who enriched my life decades ago and left me with great memories of the good times we had. I hope he is now enjoying a wonderful reunion with all his loved ones who passed before him. - Karen McMaster Carl”


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Sep 05

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St. Pierre-Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels
13 Dale St, Chicopee, MA 01020

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Sep 06

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First Lutheran Church
1810 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040

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