Joan Crandall
1940-2021
Joan Isobel Crandall
of Riverview, NB, age 81, passed way at home on July 27,
2021.
She is survived by her
husband Richard Crandall and her children Lisa Crandall (Bob
Erickson), Jeff Crandall (Sabine), Lianne Bhimji (Fuzz), Tara
Douthwright (Grant). She was the beloved grandmother of Austin
Douthwright, Jeremy Douthwright, Aysha Bhimji, Hishaam Bhimji, Leah
Crandall, Reid Crandall; great grandmother to Jazmine Douthwright and
Damian Douthwright. She was predeceased by her
parents Helen and Wallace Kelly Sr., she leaves behind her siblings
Wallace Kelly II (Margaret), Donald Kelly, Brian Kelly and
several nieces and nephews.
Over the years Joan
served in many community organizations including Girl Guides of
Canada, the Salisbury Lioness and Ladies’ Orange Benevolent
Association. As a military wife she enjoyed the opportunity to live in
different parts of Canada and to experience different cultures when
the family was stationed in Germany and able to explore parts of
Europe. She made friends where ever she went and will be missed by
friends across Canada.
Joan joined the
Salisbury Lioness Club in 1984 and was a member until its closure in
2009. During her time with Lioness she was able to serve in
several capacities which included time as President and as
treasurer. She also served on many committees which included
Finance and Project, Canteen and importantly on the
Telephone Committee where she helped keep members informed of their
duties and responsibilities. After the closure of the
Salisbury Lioness Branch, Joan continued to keep its branch members in
touch by hosting an Annual Christmas party which the ladies enjoyed
together right up until Covid interfered.
A private family
visitation will be held at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007) followed by a family
graveside the following day. There will be a open house for
family and friends on Saturday, August 7th at
2:00pm at her home. Donations in Joan’s memory can
be made to Diabetes Canada or Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Crandall 19402021..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick