Raymond M. Alden Jr., 81, of Yarmouth, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, July 17, after a short illness.

Born on October 3, 1922 in Rockland, he was the son of Ray- mond and Vera Alden. In 1941, he graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Mass.

Mr. Alden proudly served his countryin the United States Navy during WWII from 1941 to 1947.He served on aircraft carriers and returned to civilian life as a First Class Petty Officer, Aviation Mechanics Mate.

On May 10, 1947, he married Roberta A. Marden in Waterville

Hegraduated from California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo, California in 1951, majoring in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

Mr. Alden worked for American Moistening Company as a sales rep for Amtrol in West Warwick, R. I. He then started his own business as a sales rep, which he ran until his retirement.

Hewas a member of the Lion's Club, the YMCA, and a Deacon of the Yarmouth Congregational Church. He was also a member of the Tuttle Road Methodist Church. Helived in Yarmouth since 1962.

Survivors include wife, Roberta; three children, John W. of Topsham, Raymond M. of Newcastle, and Laurel A. Eddings of Gales Ferry, Conn.; two sisters, Alice Rossborough of Rackliff Island, Maine and Elizabeth Pearse of Hope, Maine; six grandchildren, Rebecca and John Alden Jr., Raymond Jr. and Spencer Alden and Christopher and Jennifer Eddings.

A private committal service will be held for the family only. A celebration of Mr. Alden's life will be scheduled at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Pine State Cremation, 500 Route One, Yarmouth, ME 04096.