Ruth A. Crone

    Crone, Ruth A., 80, February 21, 2012.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Spring interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    HOULTON – Ruth A. Crone, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 21, 2012 at a Bangor hospital. She was born October 25, 1931 at Littleton, the daughter of Beecher and Rose (Lockhart) Hutchinson.
    Ruth was a member of the Military Street Baptist Church for 58 years, which was a true testament to the importance of her faith. She was active in Bible study, taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the American Baptist Women. Ruth was employed at the Houlton Trust Company for many years and was co-owner and operator of Crone Apartments with her husband Raymond. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother.
    Ruth is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Crone; her son, Richard Crone and his wife, Robin, of all of Houlton; her daughter, Laura Crone Fitzgerald and her husband, Darryl, of Livermore; five grandchildren, Dustin, Brandon, Courtney, Alex and Kyle; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Ronald, Albert, and Claude Hutchinson; six sisters, Iva Henderson, Lena Simpson, Audrey Henderson, Mary Henderson, Hazel Tingley and Jean McBride.
    Friends called at Houlton Military Street Baptist Church Saturday 10 a.m. until the time of the service 11 a.m. with Rev. Randall Burns officiating. Spring interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Ruth’s memory to the MSBC “City on the Hill” fund or the charity of one’s choice, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.