Phillip R. Raney Sr., 78

Phillip Richard Raney Sr., 78, of Newport, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the VAMC in White River Junction, Vermont. He was born July 14, 1937, in Keene, the son of Clarence T. and Lena (Dutilley) Raney. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School.

He was a former member of the Moose Lodge of Claremont and was an avid fisherman. Phillip worked for First National Store in Claremont for 23 years as the produce manager and clerk and later worked for Grand Union, which became Shaw’s, in Springfield for 16 years and retiring in 2002.

The family includes three children, Phillip R. Raney Jr. of Hartland, Jody Lynn Raney of Claremont and Dana A. Raney of Claremont; many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence T. Raney and Albert Raney; and three sisters, Pauline Mack, Mardaret Skullettey and Mildred Raney.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. Mary Cemetery with Father George Majka officiating. Arrangements are with the Stringer Funeral Home & Crematorium, 146 Broad St., in Claremont. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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