Raymond L. Cottengaim, 76, of Ashland passed away Wed. Sept. 28th in Framingham.  Born in St. Paul, MN; he was the son of the late Raymond and Lucetta (Cornwell) Cottengaim.  He was the husband of Lisa (Abu) Cottengaim for 38 years.  Ray served his country honorably in the US Army from 1966-69.  He went on to work as a Realty Specialist with the Army Corps of Engineers retiring in 2007.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Joe Cottengaim and his wife Gleydi of Whitinsville, granddaughter, Mia Cottengaim, one sister, Linda Philip of NC, and was the brother of the late Edward Cottengaim.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Mon. Oct. 10th at 9:00am in St. Cecilia's Church, 54 Esty St. Ashland, MA.  Calling hours will be held Sunday Oct. 9th from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.  Donations in Ray's name may be made to a charity of your choice.