In Re RAYMOND ESTATE

Before this Court is the interpretation of a will. Because I believe that the will in dispute commands an interpretation different from that accorded by the plurality, I respectfully dissent.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On January 15, 1979, Alice Raymond (“testator”) executed the instant will. It first directs that all admin*55istrative and funeral costs and taxes related to testator’s death be paid out of her estate, and then gives the “rest, residue and remainder of [testator’s] property and estate” (“residuary estate”) to her husband, Claude Raymond (“Claude”). The will provides, however,…