BIDDEFORD — Raymond Roland Marcotte, 74, of Biddeford, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his residence.

Raymond was born April 2, 1943 in Biddeford, the son of Albert H. and Yvonne Bellefeuille Marcotte, and is a graduate of Biddeford High School. Soon after graduating, he enlisted in the Army Reserves, serving briefly before receiving an honorable discharge.

A longtime builder, he worked for several local builders, learning his trade and improving his skills before starting his own company, Marcotte Builders. For over 35 years he built many homes throughout Southern Maine.

He married Gayle Pilon, and together they made their home in Biddeford, she raising horses and he chickens, which he enjoyed selling the eggs at his roadside stand.

In his free time, Raymond loved to ride his motorcycle, taking many trips with Gayle.

He is predeceased by his wife Gayle Marie Pilon Marcotte, who died May 10, 2017, and two brothers, Fern and Donald.

Survivors include two sons Mark Marcotte and his wife Sarah of North Waterboro, and Steven Marcotte and his wife Mary of Biddeford; six grandchildren, Lydia, Brandy, Melissa, Steven Jr. Cassandra and Makayla; several great-grandchildren, and two sisters Lucille Andrews of Biddeford and Madeline Berry of Scarborough.

Services will be private, interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Raymond’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04043.