PORTLAND — Donald S. Ray, 71, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019.

Donnie was born in Portland, the son of Margaret K. (Lewis) and Donald R. Ray. He attended local schools, graduating from Deering High School and receiving a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Nasson College New Division in 1974.

Donnie left this life on his own terms – the way he had lived it. He never accepted the status quo and lived as he preferred, never having a traditional job his entire life. He was once married and had no children. The family cannot thank his adoptive family at Jay’s Oyster Bar enough, for being there for him the past few decades. We will all miss him.

He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret K. (Lewis) and Donald R. Ray.

He is survived by his sister, Betty Pease of North Andover, Mass.; brothers, Jeffrey Ray of Fryeburg and David Ray of St. Petersburg, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

At the family’s request, services will be private with burial at Brooklawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Donnie’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com