The victims of an apparent CO poisoning in Methuen were a retired officer and wife
William Rayno, 86, and his wife Matilda Rayno, 85, were found Saturday by their son, authorities said.
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts couple found dead in their home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend have been identified as a well-respected retired police officer and his wife.
William Rayno, 86, and his wife Matilda Rayno, 85, were found in their Methuen home on Saturday by their son, authorities said.
“Retired Officer Rayno, known as the ‘Father’ of the police department and ‘P1,’ served the citizens of Methuen over a 32-year career,” Methuen police posted on their website. “He was very well respected throughout the community. He was truly one of the best and his legacy will live on.”
Methuen Police Announce the Passing of Retired Officer William E. Rayno. Retired Officer Rayno, known as the “Father” of the PD badge “P1.” He served the Citizens of Methuen over a 32 years. He was very well respected throughout the community. https://t.co/1ihh2dHodO pic.twitter.com/gPTI4k3gwK
— Methuen Police 🇺🇸 (@MethuenPolice) March 21, 2021
They had been married for 62 years.
Even though he had been retired since 1995, he stayed in regular touch with the department.
“I have been fortunate to be able to meet him every morning for coffee prior to work where he would share stories and be a mentor to me,” Capt. Randy Haggar told The Eagle-Tribune.
William Rayno was an Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War, his son, Peter, said. Matilda Rayno was a librarian at St. Monica’s grammar school before retiring.
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