Sad News

I had an email from Evelyn Richer this afternoon telling me that her husband, Ray, passed away this past Tuesday. Many people here at Joe's Pond knew Ray. He and Evelyn lived at the very end of Sandy Beach Road and kept a close watch on the loon family, working closely with Eric Hansen to keep the loons safe. Ray was a wildlife photographer and had a blind on the shore near there home where he could be concealed with his camera to get wonderful shots of the loon family and other wildlife that frequented the quiet channel area. Ray was also a musician and a carpenter, doing much of the building and renovations that turned their small cottage into an impressive and beautiful home. Together, Ray and Evelyn  contributed time and their creative talents to create the road signs for the Joe's Pond Association, now seen at every road around the pond. Evelyn is a talented artist, and they often worked on projects together. A few years ago, wanting to down-size, Ray and Evelyn moved to Monroe, N.H. I'm sure that community will miss Ray just as we did when they moved away. He was a skillful and talented man, and a good friend. My thoughts are with Evelyn and their family - Ray was only 69 years old. Condolences may be sent to Evelyn at 104 Harleyview Dr., Monroe, N.H., 03771.