CRANE Raymond Joseph

Sept. 3rd, 1935 - May 13th, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father Raymond, age 84 years. He passed away at home in Calvert, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond is pre-deceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary Crane, his brother William (Bill) , his sisters Catherine, Jean, Joan, Gloria White, Margaret Barnable (Jack) who passed two days before, and members of the extended Crane and Kavanagh families. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 59 years, Eileen (nee Kavanagh), his children, Loyola, Colin, Rae (Darryl), Kieran (Marilyn), David (Sheryl), Paul (Karen), Kenneth, Fabian (Sherry), Scott (Coleen), Kathy (Terry). His sisters Patricia, Anne Marie (Ron Sullivan), and brother Randy (Madonna) and brother in-law Ron White (Lucy)and sister-in-law Julie Crane. His 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and extended members of the Crane and Kavanagh families. He lived a long and wonderful life. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is remembered as a hardworking man, serving 30 years at sea with the Canadian Coast Guard. He began as a cook’s helper and progressed to ship’s Bosun, where he earned the respect of all who sailed with him. From his days on Old Shoe Cove Road playing cards, cornhole, and camping in La Manche Park, he tormented everyone. He loved to go for a drive (shotgun) and always made sure there was a feed involved along the way. There are too many friends to mention, but he loved each and every one in his own way. He was blessed with many life-long friends and loved to see them all come visit over the years. Our family would like to extend a thank you to dear friend and Public Health Nurse, Michelle Rossiter, Dr Peter Morry and the staff of the Dr. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic for providing such loving care for. Cremation has taken place and considering current public health advisories, funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.