Raymond A. Crowley, 79, of Franklin, died at his home on Jan.8, 2013. He was born in Franklin on April 6, 1933 the son of Martin A. Crowley and Mary Rose (Brassard) Crowley. Ray Crowley resided in Franklin all of his life and was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1951. For many years, he worked and was part owner of M.A. Crowley Trucking, Inc. in Franklin. He was a parishioner of St. Paul Church. Family members include his wife of 55 years, Gracia (Hamel) Crowley of Franklin, a son, Michael R. Crowley of Franklin , 2 brothers, Robert J. Crowley of Plymouth and Richard M. Crowley of Franklin, 2 sisters: Catherine Contigiani of Gilford and Lucille Auclair of Clearwater, FL, and nieces and nephews. There are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at 10 am in St. Paul Church. Spring burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mr. Crowley may be made to a charity of one's choice. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin (neunfuneralhomes.com) is assisting with arrangements.