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Raymond Conklin Obituary
Born in Peekskill, N.Y., on Aug. 14, 1922, he was a son of the late Thomas L. Conklin Sr. and Catherine (Bauer) Conklin.
Raymond worked as an accountant for E. R. Squibb & Sons in New Brunswick, N.J., until retiring in 1979.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran having served during World War ll.
He attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert and the former Holy Family in Jonas.
He is survived by four children: Carol Bookman and her husband, Paul of Holbrook, Long Island, N.Y., Margaret Bayer and her husband, Kurt, of Stroudsburg, Barbara Moss and her husband, Anthony, of Ellington, Conn., and Raymond R. Conklin Jr. and his wife, MaryGrace, of Kunkletown; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Madelene McGrinn and Rita Ann Carmichael; and a brother, Thomas L. Conklin Jr.
Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, at the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert, with the Rev. Father William J. McCawley as celebrant. Interment will be in the Buena Vista Cemetery in Brodheadsville.
Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 24. Vigil prayers will follow the service at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, with the Deacon Robert O'Connor. Additional viewing will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 25, at the funeral home.
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Kierstin Barron
June 27, 2007
Mr. Conklin which I personally called him, always said to please call me "Ray". He was an neighbor of mine when I lived in Albrightsville. Although I only knew him for a short 10 years or so I thought of him as my grandfather. He was very loving and kind man who I will miss greatly. He loved his big family so much. Every time I would visit him he would always be so proud to show me photos of family gatherings and other special photos that were so dear to him. My husband, Kevin, would plow his driveway when it snowed. Then when he was done plowing, Ray would step outside and join him for a smoke and they would talk about their day. When I would see the snow coming done I would quickly say to my husband don't forget about Ray's driveway and make sure that his driveway was taken care of first and foremost. I still can't believe he is gone. But now he's at peace in a better place, I hope, with his wife and other loved ones. Hope to see him again when it's time for me to go to that wonderful place in the sky. Bye Ray, we love you.
Chris Higdon
June 23, 2007
i didnt know raymond n i know Sarah Conklin she is a good friend and i want to say sorry to here about him passing away n i give u the best of wishes
Sincerly,
Chris Higdon
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