St. Johnsbury, VT- Raoul "Ray" Emery, 85, of Maple Street, formerly of Newbury, VT, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. He was born August 24, 1930, in Stamford, CT, a son of Ralph and Aurora (Guertin) Emery and graduated from Newburyport (MA) High School Class of 1948. He went on to serve in the US Army, four years of which were in Europe in Intelligence service. Following his discharge Ray worked as a car salesman in Danvers, MA. From 1970 to 1983 , Ray owned and operated a service station in Newburyport, MA. He retired to Newbury and was a member of Earl Brock Post American Legion of Newbury, VT. He was passionate about automobiles and was a faithful churchgoer. Survivors include his children, Yvonne Hazell and husband David of Dedham, MA; Steven Emery of Rockport, MA; and Alexandra Emery, seven grandchildren, Kiersten Hazell, Benjamin Hazell, Jaiden Hazell, David "DJ" Hazell and Bradford "Brad" Hazell, a baby boy due to be born in April, and Christopher Emery. He is also survived by a sister, Elise Fellows of California, along with nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, William and Victor Emery. A calling hour will be on Sunday, December 13th from 2 to 3 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.   The funeral service will be on Monday December 14th at 10 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Stephen A. Johnson officiating. A private family burial will be observed in the spring in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery, Randolph, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Earl Brock American Legion Post, Newbury, VT 05051.