Obituary of Raymond Michael Weeks

Raymond Michael Weeks, 70, of Plains Township, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, with his family by his side while in the care of the Wilkes-Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Raymond was born on October 6, 1946, in the Oregon section of Pittston. He was one of four sons of the late Raymond and Anna Romanoski Weeks. Growing up in Pittston he attended local schools and was a graduate of the Pittston City High School, class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. Raymond served his country during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Specialist fifth class. Raymond was honorably discharged and returned home to his new wife the former Paulette Belles, they married on January 25, 1968. Raymond worked for Active Quilting, as a shipping manager for many years until the factory closed its business. Raymond was then employed with Trion Industries, Plains Township. Raymond retired early to care for his loving wife Paulette who was stricken with a life changing illness. Raymond was always by her side. Together they recently celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. They raised two children: Charlotte and Raymond Jr. During these years, Raymond filled his time with love and care for his garden and his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be missed by all. Raymond was a member of St. Benedict’s Parish, Wilkes-Barre; and the Joseph E. Conlon, American Legion, Post 558, Plains Township. Surviving are his wife Paulette, Plains Township; daughter Charlotte King and her husband Richard, Plains Township; son Raymond Weeks Jr. and his wife Rachael, Falls River, MA; brothers Thomas and his wife Ruth, Montrose; Richard and his wife Mary Jo, Pittston; Lester and his wife Donna, Weatherly; grandchildren Eric Weeks; Caitlyn King; Corrin King; Cody Weeks; Marisa Weeks; Stephanie Weeks; great-granddaughter Reilly Weeks; and nieces and nephews . Raymond’s funeral will be held this Friday, February 10, 2017, at 9:30 am from the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.,55 Stark Street, Plains. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Benedict’s Church, Austin Ave. Wilkes-Barre, with Rev. Joseph Kearney, celebrant. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas; with military honors by the American Legion and the U.S. Army. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For online condolences and from directions to services please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.