James W. “Jim” Ray, Jr., 72, of Plainville, CT passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at his residence. Jim is survived by his two stepchildren, Tom Cronin of Farmington, CT and Carolyn Paldino of Kensington, CT and his five grandchildren, Nicole Cronin, Jamie, Josh, Jaden and Jared Paldino. Jim was predeceased by his wife Marion Ray. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to Hartford Health Care at Home Hospice, 300 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of The Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, CT. To extend condolences to the Ray family or to share a memory of Jim, please visit shakerfuneralhome.com

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