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Raymond Johanson Scent, 86, of Vero Beach, died Monday, February 24, 2014 at his residence.
He was born June 23, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1936.
Ray retired after 29 years in the US Navy as a Lt. Commander serving in WWII, The Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Vero Beach, served as Chaplain for the Indian River Medical Center for 11 years, and was one of the founding fathers of the Indian River Habitat for Humanity. Ray was active in community affairs and introduced the first real estate franchise office into Vero Beach.
He is survived by his son, Robert M. Scent of Ledyard, CT; 2 daughters, Kathy S. Olswfski of Winter Park, FL and Mary Ann Cantwell of Clermont, FL; as well as 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Ray was predeceased by his wife, June; son, Stephen and grandson, John Murphy.
A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1750 20th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960 on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:00 am.
Donations may be made to Indian River Habitat for Humanity, 4568 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach, 32967, in memory of Raymond J. Scent.
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