Benson- Raymond T. Forgues Raymond T. Forgues age 80, died Saturday evening September 10, 2022 at Porter Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shoreham, Vermont at the farm home of his parents Lucien Forgues and Emma (Quenneville) Forgues on February 3, 1942. In 1967, Raymond met the love of his life at a Saint Patricks dance. He married that girl, Paula Mercey on May 2, 1970 in East Charlotte, VT. As a couple they farmed and worked together 52+ years. Dancing was a passion Raymond and Paula enjoyed with family and friends for many years. Raymond was a dairy farmer for most of his life. After retiring from milking he continued to stay busy by working in the hay fields, tending his horse and his favorite cat Tiny. When Raymond wasn't farming he was spending time with his family and friends; which he loved to do. He is survived by his wife Paula Forgues, of Benson, his son Lucus Forgues, of Wells, his daughter Raylene Gwaltney (Lance) and beloved Grandson Haiden of Villa Rica, GA. His siblings Roger Forgues( Beverly) of Middlebury, Henry Forgues (Sally) of Alburg Springs, Louise Forgues of Rutland and also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. Friends and Family can stop in at: (3588 Route 144 Benson, VT 05743) Paula and Raymonds home to express condolences between 2-5 on Sunday September 18. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benson First Response at P.O. Box 199, Benson VT 05731 or to the Middlebury Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Hannaford Career Center 51 Charles Ave, Middlebury VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences at www.ducharmefuneralhome.com