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RAYMOND R. CRONIN

1925 - 2014

BORN

1925

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive

Kansas City, Kansas

RAYMOND CRONIN Obituary

Raymond R. Cronin, 89, Shawnee, KS passed away November 26, 2014 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2014 at Maple Hill Funeral Home where the Rosary will be said at 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, KCKS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to either Our Lady of Unity Parish or Grace Hospice. Raymond was born Jan. 2, 1925 to James Leo and Honora Antoinette (Shepard) Cronin in Argentine, Kansas. He attended Sacred Hearts Grade School in Kinney Heights and Argentine High School. Raymond was in the U.S. Army 740th Railway Operating Battalion during WWII. He co-owned Cronin Motors with his father for 4 years and then went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad as a yardmaster for 35 years before retiring in 1986. Raymond was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Unity Alumni Association and American Legion Post 153. He married Esther Mock on Jan. 2, 1943. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, James and Honora Cronin, wife Esther Cronin, 3 sisters, Freda Kane, Roberta Wright, and Cleo Coffey, brother, William Cronin, granddaughter, Brenda Cronin- Clouse, and great granddaughter Sarah Cronin. Survivors include 4 sons Larry (wife Sue) Cronin, Bradenton, FL, Ed (wife Jo) Cronin, Shawnee, KS, Richard (wife Algen) Cronin, Philippines, and Joe (wife Joyce) Cronin, Lenexa, KS, daughter, Mary Kelley, Independence, MO, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Maple Hill Funeral Home Cemetery. Family Owned Since 1945.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 29, 2014.

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Beverly Baker

December 1, 2014

I met Ray at the Matt Ross Community Center a few years back. I work there & Ray was an avid Pool player. He always greeted me with a kiss on the cheek,a smile,a big hug & "Hello Babydoll!" Last time I saw Ray he told me he wasn't feeling well & I wished him a speedy recovery. Well God had other plans for Ray. I will miss Rays wonderful laugh & contagious smile. My prayers & thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

Kelley McNeal

December 1, 2014

Mary and family; I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your father as a very fun loving man; always having a smile to share with others. Praying for you all during this difficult time.

December 1, 2014

Our Thoughts & prayers to the family.

Paul & Sandy Tigerstrom
Kansas City Ks

November 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
















Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Larry and Barbara Buckley and family

Matthew and Rachel Schroeger

November 30, 2014

Our condolences to the family, but we know that Ray is in a much better place and is much happier.

Debbie Mock-Wilcox

November 30, 2014

We'll miss you Uncle Ray. I have so many fond memories of you from my childhood. Love you. Debbie

Paul and Roseanne Schroeger

November 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cronin family at this sad time. May you find peace in your good memories of Ray.

Bob

November 29, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Cronin. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

November 29, 2014

Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity. Sending prayers to all. Karen

martha schroeger

November 29, 2014

With heartfelt condolences and prayers. Martha Schroeger and family

Michael Plough

November 29, 2014

I always liked working for Ray at the Santa Fe, he was a good man to work for.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106

Dec

1

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

Kansas City,, KS

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3300 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106

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