| Raymond S. Burton | |
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New Hampshire Executive Council District 1 |
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In office 1981–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Paul M. Mayette |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Kenney |
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In office 1977–1979 |
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| Preceded by | Lyle E. Hersom |
| Succeeded by | Paul M. Mayette |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
13 August 1939 Burlington, Vermont |
| Died | 12 November 2013 (aged 74) Bath, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bath, New Hampshire |
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.