ENFIELD - Raymond W. Gonyea, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield son of the late Leo and Lyla (Durocher) Gonyea, he was a lifelong resident of Enfield. Raymond worked as a correction officer for the State of Connecticut at the Somers Prison for twenty-five years before his retirement. He was a boxer in his younger years, was in the Navy for four years and was a member of the Enfield Lodge of Elks. He was the best father anyone could ask for. He loved to gamble, drink and have fun, He will be missed more than words could say. He was predeceased by his wife, Leone (Remmington) Gonyea, and a son, Ray Gonyea. He leaves a daughter, Darcy Gonyea of Enfield, a daughter-in-law, Michele Boltz of Enfield, a daughter, Lesa Baudin of Enfield, a son, Anthony Gonyea of Enfield, a granddaughter, Stevie Devaux and her husband, Nick and his son, Nicholas, his partner, Kathy Doke of Enfield, his dogs, Snoopy and Harley, a stepson, Mike Remmington of Enfield, a brother, Dave Gonyea, a sister, Evelyn Amsden both of East Longmeadow, and nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours are Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 4-7pm at the Browne Memorial Chapels, 43 Shaker Road with a funeral service following the calling hours on Wednesday at 7pm. The burial will be Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 2pm at Greenlawn Cemetery, Callendar Avenue, in East Longmeadow.