ACTON — Raymond E. Leary, 95, of Acton, Maine, formerly of Dedham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 with family at his side at the Veterans Home in Augusta, Maine.

Raymond retired from the Boston Public Library after working 34 years as a custodian. He enjoyed being busy whether it be working on small engines, general home maintenance or working on his favorite get away spot — his camp in Burnham, Maine. He was an active member of the Mousam Valley Snowmobile Club, riding until he was 90 years old. He was a World War II veteran and a 50-year member of the American Legion.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Arnold Leary.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mildred (Mulvey) Leary, of Acton, Maine; sons, Richard Leary and his wife Muriel of Bedford, Massachusetts, and Kenneth Leary and his wife, Teresa of Marstons Mills, Massachusetts; daughter, Karen Maples of Buxton, Maine; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Leary of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Beverly Gendron and her husband Ron of Nashua, New Hampshire; brothers, Harold Leary and his wife, Margaret of Florida, Roger Leary and his wife, Lois of Nevada, and Fred Leary and his wife, Peg of Florida.

A service will be held later in the spring at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, ME.

Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com