Raymond Charles Bagley

Raymond Charles Bagley, 83, of County Drive, died November 23, 2011 at Belknap County Home, Laconia.
Born in Moultonborough on April 14, 1928, he was the son of Fred M. and Dorothy [Smith] Bagley
He graduated from Laconia High School, class of 1948 and he was named to the New Hampshire All-State Football Team 1947. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
Raymond worked for many years for United Life Insurance Company in Concord, NH before retiring as executive Vice President of Resolute Insurance Company in Hartford, CT. Upon retiring he returned to New Hampshire, residing in North Conway, working at the Cranmore Mountain Resort and Heritage New Hampshire.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge and was a founding member of the Mountain Cats outdoor club.
Raymond served in the United States Army during the Korean War with the 24th Infantry Division, 21st Infantry Regiment.
An avid skier, hiker, canoeist, fisherman and birdwatcher, His love for the New Hampshire outdoors was only surpassed by his love for his family.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 60 years, Colleen A. [Hackett] Bagley, and two sons, Jon Bagley and wife Wendy of Meredith and Chuck Bagley and wife Joanne of Contoocook; a sister, Beverly Charest and husband Edward of Moultonborough and a brother, Alfred Bagley and wife Florrie, of Gilford, niece Stacy Taylor, Los Angeles, CA, niece Jodi Pendexter and husband John, Moultonborough, NH, and nephew, Erik Taylor and wife Wendy, of Moultonborough.Memorials:Donations in his memory can be made to the Belknap County Nursing Home, 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246.Service:A Family service will be held at a later date.