Raymond Lantagne

Raymond F. "Babe" Lantagne, 81, of Sanford, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Pavilion in Sanford.Babe was born on January 13, 1935 to Charles and Marie Lantagne in Sanford where he grew up and attended local schools. During his working life he had been employed at York Heel and as a mason tender. He was a devout Catholic and had been a communicant of St. Ignatius Parish in Sanford. He enjoyed playing cards and watching sports, especially the Red Sox and the Patriots. He also enjoyed going for daily walks and going out to breakfast with his stepson Danny.Babe was predeceased by his wife Anita (Nolette), his stepdaughter, Gloria Jean Berkowitz and by his siblings, Harvey, Eva, Armand, Leo, Alphee, Theresa and Emile.Surviving are three stepsons, Danny Townsend and his wife Sandra of Lyman, Ricky Townsend and his wife Sandy of Old Orchard and Timmy Townsend and his wife Daisy of Lewiston; a sister, Anita Cadorette and her husband Valdere of Biddeford and several nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 6th at St. Therse of Lisieux Parish, Notre Dame Church located on Payne Street in Springvale.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the Pavilion Activities Fund, 35 July Street, Sanford, Maine 04073.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.