Raymond White

San Diego - Ray White,75,of San Diego California and Weymouth Mass, succumbed to a battle with Alzheimer's on April 13th. Ray graduated from Weymouth H.S in 1967 and went on to Syracuse to study biology where he was a star in football and lacrosse. In 1971 he was drafted by the San Diego Chargers and also played for the St. Louis Cardinals. In his spare time, he took flying lessons from his Uncle Ronnie White, a well known instructor at Plymouth Airport. He spent hours flying cargo and became a Captain for commercial airlines Southwest. Ray met the love of his life, Nancy Jones, in San Diego. They spent nine years married before Nancy died from Alzheimer's. Ray spent 12 years caring for Nancy while she fought her battle. They were so in love and had some much in common. Her death was extremely hard on him. Ray is survived by his brother, Bob Mulligan, a retired Weymouth fireman and Navy Veteran. Ray is predeceased by his sister, Karen White; his mother, Gladys White; and his father, Ray White Sr. A number of years ago Ray befriended Kraig Dorner, a highly decorated retired Navy SEAL. They were inseparable - hunting, boxing, working out, surfing, and riding motorcycles. Kraig cared for Ray through his transition from a normal life to a life of Alzheimer's. Kraig was by Ray's side and dedicated himself to caring for Ray and handling his affairs. A celebration of life is being planned for a future.