Patricia A. Crone

BERLIN – Patricia A. Crone, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Berlin Health and Rehab Center in Berlin, VT.

Born on February 20, 1932, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Harry H. Raeder and Vieva A. (Kibby) Raeder.  The family resided in Kenmore, NY for most of her childhood. After graduating from Kenmore Senior High School, she attended Lasell College and received an associate degree in Retailing.

On December 29, 1953, she married Richard P. Crone in Kenmore, NY.  They raised three sons Alfred P. Crone, Lawrence F. Crone and Bryan R. Crone in Williamsville, NY.

Her true passion was raising purebred dogs. She raised many different breeds of dogs during her lifetime. Her two prized Golden Retrievers earned both American and Canadian Kennel Club obedience titles.

Patricia and Richard travelled extensively in North America and Europe. They enjoyed sailing, and collecting antiquarian maps, prints and books. She also enjoyed bowling and rug hooking.

In 1988, Patricia and Richard relocated to the Champlain Valley. They resided in Williston, Essex and then Shelburne, VT. Patricia worked at Porteous department store in Burlington, VT.

Patricia was a kind, caring and strong person, who was there as a caregiver for family members when needed.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Richard P. Crone, her sons Alfred P. Crone and Bryan R. Crone, and her brothers Robert C. Raeder and Arthur C. Raeder.

She is survived by her son Lawrence F. Crone and his wife Debra (Palmer) Crone of Barnet, VT, her grandsons David A. Crone, his wife Amber (Farquharson) Crone of Kennebunk, ME, and Bradley R. Crone of Port Richey, FL, and her great-grandchildren Aurora, Emily, and Logan, as well as a niece and several nephews.

Her family thanks the staff of Berlin Health and Rehab Center for the kindness and care provided to Patricia.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.  Following the service at 2:00 p.m., inurnment will take place in the West Barnet Cemetery in West Barnet.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Chittenden County or your local animal shelter.