Raymond Wilbur Dare, Sr.

Raymond W. Dare, Sr., 92, of Solomons, died June 30, 2013.He was born to the late William Smith and Edna W. Dare, August 13, 1920, in Washington, DC. Raymond served as a Corporal in the United States Army during World War II, before being injured in Nancy, France in 1944. He was awarded several military medals, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After he was discharged from the Army, he went on to complete 39 years of service with the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) before retiring in 1981.Raymond is survived by his wife, Nellie Camille Dare, who he was married to for 73 years and his son, Raymond W. Dare, Jr. He is also survived by 2 granddaughters and 5 great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday, July 8, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD; where services and military honors will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 11:00am.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to Calvert Hospice: P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Raymond Wilbur Dare, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.