RAYMOND E. CAREY

Age 70, of Claymont, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2008.

In 1956 Raymond graduated from Claymont High School and served with the Delaware Air National Guard from 1955–1961. He worked as a bank officer with PNC Bank in Wilmington for 38 years until his retirement. He was a member with the Claymont Lions Club and American Legion, Ogden, Pa.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; sons Steven R. and Scott A. Carey; daughter, Susan Phillips and husband, Roger; brother Clarence Carey and wife, Connie, sister, Rhoda Harbaugh; grandchildren, Jessica, Megan and Casey.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Strano & Freeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 from 11–12 noon followed by a memorial service in celebration of Raymond’s life at noon. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Atonement United Methodist Church, 3519 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703. For directions or to express an online condolence, please visit, www.strano-freeley.com.

STERANO & FREELEY

Family Funeral Home

& Crematory

302-731-5459