Ray Conlon

CONLON, RAY OWEN Ray Conlon passed away peacefully with his daughters at his side on May 14, 2013. Ray was born April 24, 1913 and recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends. He was a very kind and loving man with a laugh that could light up a room. He loved life and always said "How sweet it is!" Ray played piano and loved to dance, especially with his wife of 63 years, Frances, who preceded him in death in 2004. Ray retired from Keeler Brass after 46 years. He was a friend to many - from his home in Wyoming, winters in Madeira Beach, FL, and summers on Loon Lake in Irons, MI. He enjoyed gardening, trout fishing on the Manistee River, and deer hunting at the family farm in Luther, MI. Ray was a life member of the Casino Club. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, Carol (Art) Lillibridge, Penny (Mike) Foss; grandchildren, Shawn (Al) Juarez, Chad (Joanne) Reynolds, Miko (Jill) Foss, Kim Foss; seven great-grandchildren. The family will meet with friends on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 4-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 21 at 11 am at the funeral home, with Rev. Tim Dieffenbach and Pastor Ila Flo Barfuss officiating. Interment at Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Pilgrim Manor Pastoral Care. The family thanks the staff at Pilgrim Manor for their loving and compassionate care. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.