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William “Bill” Crane Obituary
William A. Crane
Tuesday, June 5, 1945 – Saturday, July 6, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the loss of William (Bill) Crane who passed away peacefully with his family.
Bill grew up in Toronto the eldest of three brothers, would marry in 1966 and move to the Peterborough area shortly thereafter. A dedicated teacher throughout his career, Bill was a pioneer in individualized education and earned the Prime Minister’s award for teaching excellence in 1995.
Although committed to his students, his true love was music. Starting in 1971, Bill worked on and directed over 40 musicals in Peterborough. In 1986, he began privately teaching voice to hundreds of aspiring singers in town, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the music industry.
Ultimately, however, Bill’s family provided his greatest joy: his devoted wife Carole, son Geoff and partner Gord, and daughter Kirsten and partner Lee. Bill was also grateful to see his family extend starting with his wife’s sister upon marriage and growing through the families of his children and their partners.
Larger than life, Bill embraced this community with his whole heart. He lives on in the voices and smiles and love of the thousands of people whose lives he touched.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 1PM at Northminster United Church, 300 Sunset Boulevard, Peterborough. Reception to follow.
In memory of Bill and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities:
Multiple System Atrophy via Canada Helps (www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/defeat-msa-multiple-system-atrophy-canada/)
Showplace Peterborough (www.showplace.org/support-us)
PRHC Option 7, Palliative Care (secure.prhcfoundation.ca/site/Donation2?df_id=3626&mfc_pref=T&3626.donation=form1)
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June 5 1945 July 6 2024 79 Years Old
Death notice for the town of: Peterborough, Province: Ontario
death notice William Bill Albert Crane June 5 1945 July 6 2024 79 Years Old
obituaries notice William Bill Albert Crane June 5 1945 July 6 2024 79 Years Old
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Albert Crane June 5 1945 July 6 2024 79 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
