Theodore L. “Red” Raymond, of Blackberry Street, Norfolk, died on Jan. 11 in Charlotte Hungerford Hospital at the age 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Hackney) Raymond.

Red Raymond was born in Sharon, Vt., on April 17, 1934, to Percy and Delia Raymond, and he grew up in Hanover, Vt. He was an active outdoorsman who started his own brush-hogging business in 1985. He also worked for 15 years for El Hamel Arabians in Sharon, Conn. He was a longtime member of the Northwest Connecticut Rod and Gun Club, the Northwest Connecticut Draft Horse Association and the Rocky River Coon Club.

Raymond is survived by his two sons, Theodore L. Raymond Jr. and Thomas L. Raymond, and by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rod and Gun Club or the Draft Horse Association. A graveside service will be celebrated in the spring. The Kenny Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.