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George H. Crane

10/18/1932 - 11/09/2016

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Obituary For George H. Crane

George H. Crane,84 of Rockland died at his home on November 9, 2016 surrounded and cared for by his loving family. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late George H. and Elizabeth R. (Campbell) Crane and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a member of the graduating Class of 1950 at Rockland High School, where he was a standout athlete on both the basketball and track teams. He was quite proud to have broken the State 440 yard dash record with a time of 50 seconds flat. After high school he attended Stonehill College before serving in the U.S. Army. He had a lengthy career as a driver for the Bakery Drivers' Union, first driving for Tip Top Bakery in Brockton and later for Drake's Bakery in Mansfield. Prior to his retirement he was a driver for Putnam Investments in Boston and Quincy for 10 years. A longtime Rockland resident, George lived in Yarmouthport on Cape Cod for several years and enjoyed wintering in Boynton Beach, Florida for more than 18 years. He enjoyed playing golf while in Florida with his friends from the Sterling Village Community. Mr. Crane was a daily communicant of Holy Family Church in Rockland where George served as a Eucharistic Minister. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia A. (Condon) Crane and their children, George H.Crane, III and his wife Maggie of Rockland, William J. Crane and his wife Lisa of Canton, Timothy F. Crane and his wife Donna of Plympton, Brian P. Crane of Abington, Christopher M. Crane and his wife Debra of Pelham, NH, Kathleen M. Garrity and her husband Joseph of Rockland and Kevin J. Crane and his wife Karen of Rockland. He was the brother of Elizabeth Sarnosky of Yarmouthport and the late Robert Crane, Mary Keller and Grace Warren. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate his life on Sunday, November 13,2016 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland, from 3:00-6:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in George's memory can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 403 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370. For directions or to share a memory on his "Tributes" page,visit www.magounbiggins.com.

Services

13 Nov

Visitation

15:00 PM - 18:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
14 Nov

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, 02370 Get Directions »
14 Nov

Interment with Military Honors

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
14 Nov

Reception

11:30 AM

Rockland Golf Course 276 Plain Street Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Bill & Eileen Cox

    We feel so lucky to have known Mr Crane. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather. Privilege to have known him.

  • 05/25/2021

    The Barclays

    So sorry to hear of your loss! Mr. Crane surely was the patriarch of a wonderful family! ALl of his goodness, kindness, faith, and love of humanity will live on in each of you. May God Bless you all!
    Love ,
    The Barclays

  • 05/25/2021

    The Quirk Family Mike, Regina, Ryan (Jared)

    We are feeling blessed today to have had the pleasure of knowing and feeling the love of George Crane and his beautiful family. He always greeted you with a smile and had such a positive way about him (except of course when he was losing at cards) Grandpa was a true inspiration, a fighter, a man who loved the Lord and his family more than anything, especially the mother of his children and beautiful wife Pat. A real role model in many many ways. Peace be with you George.

  • 05/25/2021

    Margaret Juno

    I am sorry to hear of uncle George's passing. I have fond memories of our families getting together when I was young. I always enjoyed talking with him, and he always had a smile on his face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I was unable to attend the service.

  • 05/25/2021

    martin mockler

    My condoleence,taughts and prayers with the family, Sterling village community is saddan.George will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathleen Botelho Kawa

    To Mrs. Crane and Family,

    I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Crane's passing. I have always enjoyed seeing you on Sunday's for so long as we shared our faith at Holy Family church. I am so sorry that I won't be there to celebrate his life with all of you, as I am away in Florida. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences and take comfort in knowing he is at home with our Savior. God bless you all and much love as you make your way without this special man.

  • 05/25/2021

    Ellie ,Vince, & Joe Hughes

    One of the best tributes to a man is the children he leaves behind. George Crane you and your wife did a great job!!!! May you Rest In Peace and embrace the thought of what a fantastic job you have done The Hughes Family

  • 05/25/2021

    Peggy DeChambeau

    I am sorry to hear of George's passing. My late husband Ted worked at Tip Top Bread with George and we enjoyed his and Patricia's company along with their many children at various cook outs and outings over the years so long ago. He was a great man and will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    jeff mitchell

    Incredible testament to the integrity, faith and truth of man is the family he leads. The family of George Crane is remarkable. The quality of character in the Cranes is surely founded in the father.

  • 05/25/2021

    Scott Mercer

    I will always think of the Cranes' as family, because that's the way they treated me. It was great seeing Mr. and Mrs. Crane last year, and touching as they reflected on some nice times decades earlier when they and my parents (and those of other close friends) socialized a bit while Kevin and the rest of us cut our way through college. Mr. Crane was a great role model for his family/others, and Kevin obviously followed suit, both now and decades ago as a young man.

  • 05/25/2021

    William Tobey

    You and your family are in my heart and mind. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Nancy Hanks-Cioto

    Dear George and Maggie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May your fondest memories keep your Dad alive in your hearts.

  • 05/25/2021

    So very sorry to learn of George's passing. He will be missed in Sterling Village, Florida.
    My prayers are for George and his family.

    Maureen Leonhardt

  • 05/25/2021

    Jackie Smith

    Many years ago, my brother and I attended a spring training Red Sox baseball game in W Palm Beach, FL and as I pushed his wheelchair up the ramp into the stadium, lo and behold there stood George leaning on a rail. Tom was a classmate and greeted him with a Red Sox salute and they had a great conversation. It was apparent they had not seen each other in awhile. I can recall George as an excellent basketball player and a great rebounder for the 1950 team. It is in great sadness to hear of his passing and I wish the family my deepest condolences.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jim, Jay and Prudence Darigan Darigan

    When my brother came to visit today he was telling me about the impressive funeral that he had attended this morning. It was only then that I learned of the passing of your father and grandfather. I did not know him but from the members of his family that I do know I am sure that he was the wonderful man eulogized by Fr. Hickey. My thoughts and those of all the Darigan family are with you all at this time.

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