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Funeral and Procession Underway to Honor Fallen Firefighter Ray Moreau

His death was ruled accidental by the state medical examiner, prompting joint investigations into potential equipment failure.

Plainville officer Shane Dufresne, a member of the town's Honor Guard, participates in a ceremony during the funeral of Plainville firefighter Raymond Moreau on Saturday in New Britain. (Photo/Credit Stephen Underwood)
Leah Kateb.

Overview

  • The funeral service for Ray Moreau began at 10 a.m. Saturday at CCSU’s Welte Hall in New Britain, drawing hundreds of firefighters, law enforcement officers and community members.
  • Following the service, a solemn procession led by fire trucks, bagpipers and honor guards is traveling to Southington Cemetery, with the public encouraged to line the designated route.
  • Connecticut State Police say a fire truck component broke free during last Sunday’s Maria Road blaze, inflicting the catastrophic injuries that led to Moreau’s death.
  • Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz ordered flags at half-staff statewide, and Commissioner Ronnell Higgins lauded Moreau’s ultimate sacrifice.
  • A 35-year volunteer firefighter and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Moreau had been preparing to celebrate his 36th wedding anniversary when he answered the call that cost him his life.