Ronald "Ron" Cronkite Sr.
Ronald "Ron" Cronkite Sr.
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Lorri CRONKITE
February 21, 2024
You are missed every day. You would be so proud of your kids and grandkids! RIP Ronnie.
Lorri
February 25, 2021
Thinking of you this week. Your are missed.
Kyrestaine
January 15, 2020
I made pancakes this morning. It made me think of you because you always made the best pancakes. Dad showed me how you use to make it, make the oil dance and pop before adding the batter. I wish you were here. I love you always.
Lorri
March 2, 2019
Been thinking about you a lot lately Ronnie. 10 years you have been gone but you will never be forgotten or far from our thoughts and hearts.
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Kyrestaine
August 4, 2016
Grandpa, I got into college. I am going to Husson in the fall. I am going to become a teacher I think. I am getting my own apartment too. Dad is making your dreams come true and moving out of the trailer park. He found a really nice piece of land. Things are going really well for everybody. I just wish you were here to see it. I love and miss you.
Kyrestaine
June 19, 2016
We lit candles for you today to wish you a happy Fathers day. I know it has been a long time. Bubbies has gotten so big. I wish you had gotten to meet him. He is growing up to be such a wonderful kid. All of your grandbabies are. I graduated last weekend. I really wish you were able to be there, although you were in my heart. You would be so proud of dad. He has come so far. I know I am proud of him. I miss you lots. Aunty Bobbie, Didi, dad, and I visited Grammie Doris the other day. She isn't doing well. She doesn't remember much at all. In a way I am glad that you passed away before you started to get like that. I love you Grandpa.
corinne cronkite
May 31, 2015
Still thinking of you, now walter and peter has joined you in heaven. This candle is for all of you, love your little sister corinne
February 22, 2014
Today marks the saddest day in all our lives. Five yrs ago today you went to be with the Lord. You are missed every day Ronnie. I have little Ronnie and Kyrestaine with me today and have thought so many times how you would love to see Ronnie and how much Kyrestaine and all the other kids have grown since you saw them last. But we know you are watching over them. Rest in peace Ronnie. Love, Lorri
Lorri Cronkite
June 2, 2013
Happy Birthday in Heaven Ronnie!
I know you see all the great things going on in our kids lives. Bless them along the way. Lorri
Dianna Sullivan
February 22, 2013
Today's date may have been the date that the Lord took my Daddy but this date doesn't take all the great memories that we all have of him! I love and miss him everyday and cherish the memories!XOXOX May he be eating all the sausage, bacon and eggs he wants with deer and eagles in view while he is camping with four wheelers!
Lorri
February 21, 2013
Thinking of you today and always Ronnie. A good man was taken from this world 4 yrs ago today. You will always be missed and always be in so many memories of so many people you touched. RIP friend.
August 4, 2012
Daddy, Thought of you a lot today...Since David and My 5 year anniversary is on Sunday I was listening to our wedding CD Mixes and listened to our Daddy Daughter dance song a couple times!!! God I miss you soo much!! I love you more than words or tears can express!!! Miss you and Cant wait for the day to reunite!!! Love your Baby forever!!
July 11, 2012
Grandpa, I am in Wahington with the kids, They have gotten soooo big especially mason. I know you would be proud of all of them they are turning out to be pretty good kids. I miss you lots and wish you were still with us, but I am glad you are out of pain and with god now
RIP Grandpa
Love you
Kyrestaine
July 7, 2012
Thought of you a lot on the 4th of July; Everyone remember how much Dad loved that holiday? Bobbie-Jo and I were remembering stories of different times being with Dad on the 4th and how much fun it was! Like when he lived where the shaws is in downtown Bangor and we could feel the vibrations...and in the last few years of his life when we went on the bangor/brewer bridge with him! I also will always remember the camping trips this time of year with many of his friends! Love ya Daddy!!
Beth Young
June 20, 2012
Ron, I had a dream about you last night and it was so wonderful to be with you even if it is only in my dreams. Love Always Your Beth
brenda and jr bernier
June 18, 2012
ron you have been gone for a little over three years jr and i miss you alot we go by your house and look but your not there we miss our freind
Lorri
June 1, 2012
Another birthday in Heaven. Thinking of you Ronnie.
July 21, 2011
Just missing u today! Found your wallet in my dresser n Kallie was talking to your pic! Love ya Dianna
Beth Young
June 4, 2011
Dear Ron,
Another Birthday without you and I miss you very much and I will always love you no matter what. Ron, You are the love of my life. All my love your Beth
Dianna Sullivan
June 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Daddy... another day we missed you a lot... but we know that there will be a day in heaven when we can celebrate everyday! Love you soo much and miss you tons!
Kyrestaine
March 27, 2011
I am Going to Washington to Visit everybody in three days. Nanny Betty was s'pose to come but she is really sick and so it is just ganna be me and Mammie Lorri. Remember the time me you and Daddy weht to Texas togeather? I do I was angry cause I wanted to go by myself but now I am really glad you got to come...It gives me more memories to have of you.Love you lots
Kyrestaine
March 19, 2011
Miss you Granpa <3. It is me and Grammie's Birthday today and I talked to her for the first in exactly two years. I turned 13 and she turned 74 As you probably know. You also probably know I drew a picture of you. And the wierd part is it was without thinking. I miss you Grampa. oh and We are all doing good. Love ya.
Lorri Cronkite
March 19, 2011
Our granddaughter is a teenager today Ronnie...hard to beleive isn't it? We know you are looking down on her and all the rest of the grandbabies too. They miss you and love you so much.
Beth Young
February 23, 2011
Ron, I can't believe that you have been gone for two years. I miss you every day and I love you every day and I will. You were the love of my life and you always will be. I will see you in heaven. All my love Beth
Dianna Sullivan
February 23, 2011
Hard to believe it has been two years...I still pick up the phone to tell you of good news and such...Its hard but I know you are in heaven awaiting us when God sends for all of us! Until we meet again! Love you Daddy!
Lorri Cronkite
February 22, 2011
Two long years today...you are forever in our hearts and thoughts Ronnie. RIP
Love, Lorri
February 3, 2011
Miss you Dad!
Love Dianna
Dianna Sullivan
October 21, 2010
Ronald Dale Cronkite III was born today!!! And yes he has your chin Dad! But you prob already know that!!!
Lorri
October 21, 2010
Ronald Dale Cronkite III was born today. He is truly your namesake - he has your chin (yayyy!!) and brown hair and it was raining so hard when we left the hospital! :) You have been on my mind all day Ronnie, wish so bad you were there today to see our son have a son! You were with us in spirit, that I believe.
September 4, 2010
Dad, Miss you and awaiting the day when I walk through those pearly gates to be greeted by you and our creator! Love ya Dad!
Beth Young
July 28, 2010
Ron, Here is another day that you are on my mind. I think about you every day. Ron, you were so important to me and the boys for a very long time. I wll love you for the rest of my life and I look forward to us being together in heaven. All my love Your Beth
Beth Young
July 12, 2010
Hi Honey, I miss you more and more every day. Love Beth
Dianna
July 7, 2010
Thought a lot about you this past weekend for the fourth of July... Remembered all the times we spent watching fireworks...Bobbie and I talked about when you lived in Bangor and we could feel them we were so close... then I told her we had been going on the bridge last couple years!!! Love and miss you everyday!
June 2, 2010
Happy52nd Birthdat Grmaps! Miss and love ya! Kyrestaine
June 2, 2010
Happy Birthday old man! HAHA...I sure do miss telling you that! Its hard to believe another big event has passed without you... You are missed a lot! Love you forever <3 Dianna
Sullivan Dianna
May 30, 2010
Everyone Remember Dad's famous Patatoe Monsters? Yummy... everyone loved them at the bbq we had today...made me happy to share his love with others!
Ke-Ke
May 19, 2010
I miss You so Much.Your all I think about 90% of the time. I love ya!
Dianna Sullivan
May 10, 2010
Thinking about you a lot Dad... Miss you tons... Makes me sad that you wont be here to know Kallie or Ronnies soon to be new baby! But we know that we all have an angel watching down and protecting our little ones! Love and Miss you tons Daddy!
Dianna Sullivan
March 4, 2010
I miss you so much Dad... Mason talks about you on the regular still... He asked today why You died and I told him that God must have needed you...he then said he didnt like that God had you in heaven... So I told him that he could talk to you any time...when we said grace at the dinner table tonight he said hello and goodbye to you..He loves you so much and I am so happy that you were able to spend so much time with him before you passed! We miss you and remember you all the time! Love you! See you in heaven someday!
February 22, 2010
It is hard to believe it has been a year since you left this life...you will always be missed and memories will always be cherished. As Ronnie said today, memories will always celebrate your life!
Lorri
February 9, 2010
Another grandbaby coming this Fall
Ronnie!
February 3, 2010
If any one out there knows the where abouts of my ceramic loom that I bought for my brother after his accident, then I would appreciate any information you might have. ( It has a sentimental value to me)It looks like a duck but is bigger and black and white. It put a smile on Big Rons face. Thank you!
January 27, 2010
Grampa I was thinking of you. Miss and love you.
Youre loving grand daughter
Kyrestaine
P.s. youre wheel cair almost broke my big toe. LOL
Kyrestaine
January 7, 2010
Grampa I am going to Washington in two days. I am so excited. I remember the time Me you and Daddt went to Texas togeather.
Beth Young
January 1, 2010
Ron, Happy New Year.
Last night all I did was think about you and all the new years we had together. I looked up at the sky at midnight and wished you a Happy New Year. Ronnie, I miss you so much, life is not the same without you.
All My Love Beth
Kyrestaine
December 31, 2009
Grampa I love and miss you. I was thinking about you to day.Yesterday I heartmy arm and I have a contusion. Happy New year
Lorri
December 29, 2009
Ronnie, today we had a new granddaughter. I wish so much you were here to share this day. You are in all of our hearts every day and especially on days like today.
December 24, 2009
Daddy, Today would be our Christmas together and I miss you very much....May you rest in peace and watch us from above on this holiday! We have many memories of our Christmas eve celebrations to carry your memory with us this year! I love you and miss you a lot.
Love your baby,
Dianna
ORLAINE WELLS
November 15, 2009
Dear Doris & family,
You know I always enjoyed coming over to Ronnies to visit with you and Ron.I will always miss his company sa will Jerry.We thank you for all our special times together.Ron is always in our hearts.
ORLAINE WELLS & GERALD WRIGHT
Beth Young
November 9, 2009
My Sweetheart Ronnie,
I miss you more and more every day. Life is not the same without you. I still wish we had just one day together to talk and just be us. I love you more and more. You will always be my Ron.
Love Beth
Corinne (Cronkite) Ouellette
November 8, 2009
I love you Ronnie. You will always be my big brother and no one can ever change that.
Lorri
September 17, 2009
Thinking of you Ronnie...
You are missed every day.
July 6, 2009
Daddy, I love you and miss you very much... I know you have been around me a lot lately...I know that things are not as you would have liked but do know this...I know you love and miss us and that your memory will be with me no matter where I am so I carry you with me every day every where...I just might be taking your trek to WA state after all!! LOVE AND MISS YOU
Dianna
Beth Young
June 3, 2009
Ron, Yesterday was your birthday and I thought of you all day, I miss you so much. Thru out the day I kept saying Happy Birthday Day Ron, just looking up at the sky knowing that you are looking down on all of us. You will also be the Love of my Life.
Love Always Beth
Lorri
June 2, 2009
Today is your birthday. You are missed so much. Until we meet again...
June 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Ronnie
Dianna Sullivan
April 28, 2009
Daddy I Miss you so much... I know you are watching me from Heaven and laughing at me trying to live out in the country!! I feed the deer the other day and thought you were laughing as I sank in the mud! Thank you for all that you have given us in this life... you taught me a lot and I will always remember all the good times! I love you so much Dad!
Love and remember always,
Daddy's little girl
Dianna
Jonna Mae Oliver
April 16, 2009
Hey, Ron the Oliver family is always thinking of you No matter what. You are in our thoughts for the rest of our life. You were a good friend of Uncle's and dad's and we will NEVER forget about you. We miss you you really bad.
~Jonna Mae
Joanie Biggar-Hersey
March 3, 2009
To the Cronkite Family,
Know that I am thinking of you all. And Praying that God will comfort you in this time of loss.
Laurie dunton
March 3, 2009
To all of the Cronkite family I wish you days of memories and nights of dreams that will encompass you all with the love that still exists and makes you smile. God Bless you!!
Beth Young
March 3, 2009
Ron,
We had love, laughter, and fun. I will never forget our special times together.
Love always your Beth
March 2, 2009
Those we love don't
go away--
They walk beside us
everyday.
A beautiful life
Came to an end-
He died as he lived
everyone's friend.
He never failed to do
his best-
His heart was true and tender.
He simply lived for
those he loved
And those he loved-
Remember.
John & Alice Guay
February 28, 2009
My wife and I send our condolences to the Cronkite family and friends. I met Ron in high school; we also worked together in the local woolen mill. We were close friends and I was an usher in Ron’s first wedding. We had many great times together raising hell as teenagers. All innocent fun, when we attended professional wrestling at the Bangor Auditorium or trying to purchase beer at a Pittsfield store. We also would walk out of study hall at Nokomis and drive to Newport to get a Pepsi and apple pie pastries. We always went out the front door of the high school, the students that snuck out the back doors were sometimes busted by Mr. Perry or Mr. Morin,we never were busted! Ron and I lost touch as life progressed; I feel bad that we were living this close to each other and failed to keep in touch. Rest well my friend.
Kelli Richardson
February 27, 2009
I remember Ron when he first came to Corinna, (had a little crush on him :).. He was just so much fun to be around and made everyone laugh. As I read through the tributes to him, you can tell he did something right in life and thats what its all about in the end.. the mark & memories you leave in the hearts and lives of the people you touched.
Rest In Peace Ron
Kelli Clukey Richardson
Christopher Merchant
February 27, 2009
People who knew my Uncle Ron,
My Uncle Ron was not just an uncle he was a good friend, I spent a lot of time, and did a lot of fun things with him, I am blessed to have known him, I would give him a little push on the ice when his wheel was slipping, when he got tracktion he was all set, if he looked back and you were still pushing he would say he's all set. Uncle Ron was never looking for a hand out He likes to do things for himself. If I needed a few bucks he would say how much. I will never forget you Uncle Ron you are like a dad to me I would do anything to get you back, I guess all I can do is be thankful for the time we had together, "God give us all strength" I pray in Jesus's name.
Kathy Estey
February 26, 2009
I have had the greatest pleasure of being a part of the Cronkite family for many years. I met Lori (Ron's 1st wife) when I moved to Maine many years ago. We became the best of friends. I absolutely adore all of her children; watching them grow up into the great adults they are today. I know Ron was very proud of his children and loved them dearly. His family was very important to him and he did whatever he could to help when the need arrose. I thought Ron was a very strong willed; determined man who did not let his misfortunes get the best of him---they made him excel more. My heart truly goes out to you Didi, Bobbie-Jo and Ronnie. I love you all very much and am here if you need me. My sympathy also to his sister Sharon and her family and to his dear sweet mother Doris.
Corinne Ouellette
February 26, 2009
I know some of you that have signed my brothers guest book and I'm sorry that I do not know you all, but I can tell that his last days were fiiled with love from his friends and fun with sports. Thank you all for being his friend. My brother Ron was very special to me. He saved my life when I fell from a bridge. He gave my mom and I a place to stay out in Illinois when times were rough. He was a good father to my nieces and nephew and did a good job raising them. My brother is with God in heaven and he will never feel anymore pain or sorrow. Thank you Lord for saving his soul. God Bless you all.
Mandi Dufour
February 26, 2009
My family has known Ron for many many years.. our thoughts and prayers go out to Ron and his entire family. He will be missed very much!
Toby Burdet
February 26, 2009
As the Sugarloaf Program Coordinator for Maine Handicapped Skiing and someone who was with Ron on the last day of his life I can tell you that as ussual Ron was out there living life to the fullest, being kind and gentle to those around him and sharing his infectious enthusiasm for the active lifestyle he had chosen. This is how we at MHS will always remember and honor Ron as someone who loved life, lived it to the fullest and strove to share that with others. Our deepest sympathy to the family and Ron's many friends. May we all always remember the lessons that Ron has taught us.
Rock Libby
February 25, 2009
I had the privilege of meeting and skiing with Ron through the MHS program. He always enjoyed a good time on the mountain. He will be sadly missed by all who shared his life. My condolences to the family.
Fran Mullin
February 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss! Ron enjoyed life and loved skiing with his friends in the Maine Handicapped Skiing program. It was awesome to watch him learn, improve his skills and grow more confident each day. We will miss him at Sugarloaf. My memories will always include Ron's smile and his can-do attitude. My heart goes out to your family at this sad time.
Darren Hayden
February 25, 2009
I knew Ron a long time ago (wow, its been 20+ years). He was married to my wifes (ex-wife now) sister back when we lived in Hartland. What I knew of him he was a great guy and easy going. He would do what he could for you if he had the ability or resources. My condolences to the family and freinds.
Gary Huff
February 25, 2009
I extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Cronkite family. I knew Ron when we were kids attending the same church in Hampden. I remember him as a good guy and a friend. It's a shame how so often people lose contact with friends over the years, but we can take comfort in knowing we will all meet again.
Becca Davis
February 25, 2009
I am going to miss Ron very much! I enjoyed the times I have spent with him and will treasure them.
My heart goes out to his family and friends for losing an amazing person! He lived life to the fullest!
Becca
Norman & Lisette Oliver
February 25, 2009
Ron has been our best friend from the first day we met him. He is known as Uncle Ron to our girls and whenever he showed up at our house, "Uncle Ron is Home!" would always be his greeting. Both of our families spent many gatherings together and it just won't be the same without his smiling face. He always looked at life positively and never let anything get in his way of having fun. He has been such an inspiration & the best friend anyone could have ever asked for. Ron, we love you & miss you deeply.
gerald & brenda bernier
February 25, 2009
ron was a good frined and we are missing him already
Becky Oliver
February 25, 2009
I am sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of knowing Ron for many years, and he always had smile on his face no matter what. He had been through so much but remained with a positive attitude throughout it all. I always admired his zest for life in how he remained so active an independant. He will be missed and long remembered.
February 25, 2009
Celia McLay, DO
john arnold
February 25, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about your dad or son or brother or whatever Ron was to you. I was friends with Ron and I'll always remember how whenever I saw Ron no matter what was going on in his life he always was positive and joking around. I think he had a lot of fun in his life!
You guys are in my thoughts.
Michelle Gibson
February 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
heidi Chubbuck
February 25, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss
Ernie, Heidi & Jasmine Chubbuck
Fran & Phil McIntyre
February 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Ron was a wonderful person and will surely be missed by all who knew him. God bless the family and may God guide you through this difficult time.
Dan and Amy Oliver
February 25, 2009
Ron was a dear friend and a joy to be around. He truly will be missed!
Fred and Betty Krumm
February 25, 2009
To the Cronkite Family, and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of passing. Ron was a fiine man who was always glad to assist when needed or could help. He lived and enjoyed life to the fulliest. His smiling face will be missed at family and friendly gatherings. We all know he will be looking down from the heavens at everything we see and do.
Kim Coulter
February 25, 2009
We are so sorry for the lose of your brother Sharon. We know how much he meant to all of you and from I understand he was one heck of a guy and NEVER gave up. Please know that we are thinking of you always and wish you and the family the best of luck with everything that you have been dealt with.
TERRY DONNELLAN
February 25, 2009
Doris,
We're so sorry for your loss & we are so glad that the two of you had alot of special times together.We know he'll always be in your heart. Our prayers are with you.If you need anything please call. Love Terry & Wesley
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