Howard Rayfield “Ray” Montaigne, Jr., 84, of Brandywine passed away March 15, 2024, at his home.
He was born on July 13, 1939, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of the late Helen Krauss Montaigne and the late Howard Rayfield Montaigne, Sr.
Mr. Montaigne was a 1957 graduate of High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, and he attended a junior college for two years.
He was a Lutheran by faith. He retired in 2005, as a safety director for BOSS Construction Company in Washington, DC.
He was a member of Pendleton Lodge #144 AF & AM, and he loved trains, motorcycles, and restoring old cars. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
On Aug. 14, 1966, he married Cheryl Jane (Fisher) Montaigne, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters, Jessica Rae Bland (Donald) of California and Lydia Maria Montaigne of Florida; a son, Douglas Rayfield Montaigne (Sharena) of Sugar Grove; a sister, Louise Comton of North Carolina; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
In honoring his wishes, his body has been cremated.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time at Cass Scenic Railroad.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
