Raymond E. Kemple Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Raymond E. Kemple (Springfield, Massachusetts), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 20, 2025 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Raymond farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Raymond is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James B. Kemple and Mabel Kemple (Matthews); and his wife Patricia A. Kemple (Sheehan).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation (220 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in Raymond's memory may be made to DAV – Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
