MEREDITH:
Raymond A. Crocker, 86, of Pease Rd., Meredith, died Saturday morning, April 28, 2012, at the Laconia Network of Genesis Eldercare, Laconia.
He was born November 22, 1925, in South China, Maine, the son of the late Ivan and Rebecca (McArthur) Crocker. He was a long time resident of Northampton,MA, prior to moving to Meredith in 1979.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Company A of the 388th, with the Military Police. He was stationed in Germany and was part of the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an LPN with the State of Massachusetts - Department of Mental Health as an Occupational Therapist.
He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borremeo Church, Meredith, the Good Sam Club, and the Gunstock Travelers.
Ray is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marguerite M. "Jan" (Dupuis) Crocker of Meredith; a step daughter, Linda C. Hmieleski of Clermont,FL; a granddaughter, Jennifer Armor of Tennessee; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hour will be Thursday, May 10, 2012, in the narthex of St. Charles Borremeo Church, from 10 - 11 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11am. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Route 3, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CHMM Community Caregivers, PO Box 78, Center Harbor, NH, 03226.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, NH, is honored to be assisiting with the arrangements. Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com to send condolences or for more information.