Raymond Mathews

In Loving Memory of Raymond T. Mathews

Raymond T. Mathews was born on May 26, 1965, in New Haven, Connecticut, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He attended Wilbur Cross High School and Richard C. Lee High School. Raymond was a hardworking man who held several occupations throughout his life. He worked as a contractor and painter, as well as a private driver and school bus driver for DATTCO Bus Company. He took pride in his work and in providing for those he loved.

After a long battle with cancer, Raymond peacefully passed away. He was a lover of fishing and enjoyed spending time doing the things he loved.

Raymond was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Lee Reeves, father Jessie Mathews, and his sister, Lavern Mathews.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sharon Blue; his brothers, Billy Mathews and Randolph Mathews; his sisters, Charlene Mims, Tasha Mathews; his nephews, Billy (Monique) Jr. and Lamont Mathews; his aunt Alma Mathis and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Raymond will be remembered for his hardworking spirit, his love of fishing, and the memories he created with the people who loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A celebration of Raymond's life will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11am at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT. Visitation in Colonial from 10am-11am. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.