Ray Vernon Claflin Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ray Vernon Claflin Sr. of Potsdam, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ray left this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Vernon Claflin Sr. to show support.
As Ray departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ray may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ray leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Claflin and Phila Prashaw Claflin; his wife Connie Fuller Claflin of Mary's Church; and his sister Freda Sanpier. He is survived by: his children, Ray Claflin, Jr. of Potsdam, NY and Deborah Lagoe (Timothy) of Schuylerville, NY; and his grandchildren, Amanda Lagoe, Meaghan Bellard (Lagoe) and Chelsey Cook (Claflin). He is also survived by five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
