RAYMOND Irene (Renee) Pistey Raymond, age 95, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2008. She was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Catherine (Molchan) Pistey. She was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft. Renee loved to write stories and enjoyed line dancing at the Baldwin Center. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a former volunteer at the Shakespeare Theater. She is survived by one beloved daughter, Karen Ceslik of Milford; two grandchildren, Stephen Ceslik III and Kerri Sweetman and her husband, Jason, of Milford; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Joseph; and two sisters, Kathryn and Martha. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford with Rev. Vadim Pismenny officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Those who so desire may make contributions in her memory to "Swim Across the Sound", c/o St. Vincent Medical Center, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606.