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Edward J. Crane, Jr.
Beloved husband, father and brother;

 

Attorney Edward  J. “Ted” Crane, Jr. , 84, of Hollis NH, died Friday afternoon, December 11, 2020, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the husband of Ruth (McCaughey) (Garner) Crane of Hollis, NH, who survives him.

 

Ted was loving, generous and compassionate, devoted to his family and a true friend to those who knew him well, He will be dearly missed by us all.

Born in Holden, MA, January 17, 1936, the son of the late Edward J. Crane, MD and the late Louise E. (Dumont) Crane, he was raised in Holden and Rye Beach, NH.

He attended The Rice Elementary School in Holden, then graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA in the Class of 1954. In 1958 he graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA with a BS in Economics,

In 1959, he graduated from the US Coast Guard Officer Candidate School in New London, CT and was commissioned as an Ensign. He was the assigned to several duty stations among them as a member of the flight crew on the International Ice Patrol out of Argentia, Newfoundland. He remained a member of the US Coast Guard Reserve until 1976, and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

In 1962 Ted enrolled at the Boston University, School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in 1965.

He then joined the Legal Department at State Mutual Life Insurance Company in Worcester, MA focusing on business and finance law. In 1972, Ted joined John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance in Boston, MA. His specialty was in the fields of Banking and Investments. He retired in 2001 as Senior Vice President and Counsel Investment Law Division. Ted was appointed to the Board of Directors of First Signature Bank and Trust in Portsmouth, NH.

Besides his wife , he is survived by a son Edward J. Crane, III, and his wife Yuko (Takahashi) of Arlington; two sisters Mary Louise Keenan (James) of Lowell, and Helen E. VanSon of Huntingtown, MD; a brother John W. Crane (Patricia O’Donnell) of Mt Pleasant, SC and Rye Beach, NH; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother-in-law of the late L. George VanSon.

In keeping with his request and also Covid -19 restrictions, services and a Celebration of His Life will held at a later date. Those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to the NHSPCA, PO Box 196, 104 Portsmouth Ave. Stratham, NH 03885 or to AFTD, 2700 Horizon Drive Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406. E-condolences may be made to odonnellfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements  by James. F. O’Donnell, Jr. of the O’Donnell Funeral  Home

 

 

Condolences (6)
  • Shawn Crapo  - Old Friend of the family
    I remember Mr. Crane from when they lived in Rye and younger Ted (III) was in my grade school classes. I am also an SJP grad ('90). My thoughts and prayers will be with you all
  • Doris Ann Snookie Gibbons Fren  - In Memory
    I am so sad to read of Teddy's death. The Crane family played a very important part of my young years. DR.Crane & Mrs. Crane were friends of my parents and Mary Lou was my friend. Many happy times at the beach where Teddy was outnumbered but I think he loved it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Snookie Gibbons French
  • Doris Ann Gibbons French
    I am so sad to read of Teddy's death. The Crane family played a very important part of my young years. DR.Crane & Mrs. Crane were friends of my parents and Mary Lou was my friend. Many happy times at the beach where Teddy was outnumbered but I think he loved it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Snookie Gibbons French
  • Mike and Bobbi Gaudette  - Will miss you
    What a kind caring and loving man Ted was. We were happy to get to know him the past few years. Such a sad passing for all who cared about Ted.
  • Ed Boudreau  - A true friend and gentleman
    I was shocked to hear of Ted’s passing and wish to convey my condolences. Ted was a true professional and we became close friends during our shared career at John Hancock. As a team we created many innovative approaches for the company to achieve financial flexibility. As a legal resource for me he was second to none and he found ways to make happen many of my out of the box ideas. We traveled together for our first Euro Bond issuance and the many joint ventures that the company entertained. Those hours on the plane and after dinner socials I learned about the depth and breath of this man. I will miss him as much as I know you his family will and yet we know he is at peace in the arms of our Savior. God bless you all.
  • Lorraine Butler  - In Memory
    I don't know you I'm so sorry to hear about your husband passing he is now Resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my Prays always remember the good times you had with him
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