Dracut - On June 26, 2026, Raymond A. Masse, surrounded by family, rejoined his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Normandin) Masse, to celebrate their June 28th wedding anniversary together in heaven.

Born in Dover, NH, his family eventually moved to Lowell, MA where Ray graduated as class valedictorian and editor-in-chief from St. Joseph's and eventually brought his intelligence and athletic ability to Lowell State Teachers College where, in 1984, he was elected into the UMass Lowell Hall of Fame after a stellar baseball career.

Ray spent 36 years teaching in the Burlington, MA elementary school system.

He is survived by his son Richard and Priscille Masse, son Michael and Joanne Masse, and son Paul and his girlfriend, Stephanie Veiga. Ray is also survived by his grandchildren; Derek and Amanda Masse, Brian and Deanna Masse, Nichole and Freddie Murphy, Katie and Matthew Thibault, Shaylyn and Ryan Maran, Mariah Masse, Tyler Masse and girlfriend, Kim Sullivan, and Ryan Masse; and 14 amazing great grandchildren.

Visitations will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Tyngsborough Funeral Home, 4 Cassaway Dr., Tyngsborough. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Parish of Saint Rita, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in Ray's memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Rita Conference, P.O. Box 914, Lowell, MA 01853. For Ray's complete obituary or online condolences, please visit www.tyngsboroughfuneralhome.com.