title: Raymond S. Burton
text: # Raymond S. Burton
  
  Raymond S. "Ray" Burton (August 13, 1939 – November 12, 2013) was a New Hampshire politician who served from 1977–79 and 1981–2013 on the Executive Council as the representative of District 1, or "The North Country". Known as the "Dean of the Council", Burton, a Republican, was the longest-serving Executive Councilor in New Hampshire history. Burton also served for 22 years as a Grafton County Commissioner, representing District 2.
  
  Burton lived in the town of Bath, New Hampshire, where he died on November 12, 2013.
  
  