Raymond LaBumbard

Raymond “Bill” “Raymie” LaBumbard
Our Raymie passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 1st, at the age of 86, after
a brief illness.
He was born and raised on the family farm in Litchfield NY. When he left the family
farm Raymond married his first love, Patricia Miner. After 4 children and 20+ years of
marriage, they divorced. He later married his wife and business partner, Norma Cook.
He made so many lifelong friends and memories behind the bar at Bill’s Valley Inn and
with their circle of motorcycle friends. After Norma’s passing in 2001, Bill took to the
road to seek new adventures, heading out West to spend time with his sister.
Eventually ending up on his favorite place, the Sunshine State of Florida. This is where
he found his last love, Linda Vojtash. He and Linda spent time enjoying life, traveling,
and playing the slots, with many trips to Biloxi MS and of course Las Vegas. We can’t
forget the many friends he made in their neighborhood of Castle Lake and the local
internets around the area.
Bill had several jobs throughout his life, making valued friendships at each one. He
worked at Chicago Pneumatic, Hyck Trucking Corp, to name a few. He spent many
hours in the cab of a tractor trailer, driving cross country and later doing local runs,
hauling “doubles” across the state. Finally retiring from Continental Bakery aka Wonder
Bread in 1998, after 25 years.
Raymie leaves behind his fiancé of 20+ years, Linda Vojtash. His “baggage” of 4
children, Donna (Dennis) Milsten, Waynesboro VA/Portugal, Nels LaBumbard of West
Winfield NY, Marcia (Mike) McNamara, Bridgewater NY and Linda Williams, West
Winfield NY, along with 8 grandchildren, 4 (almost 5) great grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
He was so proud of his family and despite the differences he loved them all!
Bill was predeceased by his parents Nels and Lucy (Trenary) LaBumbard, along with
his 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family in West Winfield NY. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory assisted the family