Raymond L. Bellavance Sr., age 86, a log time resident of Amesbury, MA passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2025 after a prolonged period of declining health.  Born in Amesbury on February 20, 1939, he was the son of the late Albert & Alphonsine Bellavance.  Raymond was a graduate of Haverhill Trade and was long-time employee of GTE Sylvania where he was a master machinist.   

  Raymond enjoyed spending time with friends and family at the Salisbury Reservation and various locations in the White Mountains.  He was predeceased by his wife Corinne (April) Bellavance, his parents, brother Norman and sister Theresa (Bellavance) Cohen.  He is survived by his 2 sons, Raymond Bellavance Jr. of Manchester, NH and Derek Bellavance of Brentwood, NH, two grandchildren, several brothers, one sister, several nieces and nephews and countless cousins.  He will be deeply missed.