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Edward Richard “Ed” Cranston Sr.

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Birth	:	15 Jul 1923
Death	:	21 Apr 2019 Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Stratford, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1973000, -73.1295000
Description	:	Edward Richard Cranston, Sr., age 95, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital Hospice Unit in Waterbury, CT. Ed was born on July 15, 1923, son of Henry and Teresa (McDavitt) Cranston and was raised in the Bronx, New York City. He graduated from Drake Prep and attended New York University. He was a proud World War II Veteran, having served in the US Army in the Pacific Theatre on the island of Okinawa. While stationed in Fargo, North Dakota he met the love of his life, Lois... Read More	Edward Richard Cranston, Sr., age 95, of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital Hospice Unit in Waterbury, CT. Ed was born on July 15, 1923, son of Henry and Teresa (McDavitt) Cranston and was raised in the Bronx, New York City. He graduated from Drake Prep and attended New York University. He was a proud World War II Veteran, having served in the US Army in the Pacific Theatre on the island of Okinawa. While stationed in Fargo, North Dakota he met the love of his life, Lois (Erlendson) Cranston. They were married for 70 years. A retired National Sales Manager for American Chain and Cable Company – Helicoid Division, he enjoyed additional years with Les Hoffman's team at Orange Research. A man of great faith, he was a dedicated parishioner of St. James Church. He was an insatiable reader, never missing the daily edition of the New York Times, or an episode of Jeopardy. He enjoyed golfing and was a member for the Short Beach Men's League. He was also a member of The Baldwin Center Men's Club, becoming a bocce champion. He is survived by his five children. He was predeceased by his wife Lois. Interment with military honors in Union Cemetery, Stratford. Published in Connecticut Post on Apr. 23, 2019

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Edward Richard “Ed” Cranston Sr.'s memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Stratford, Fairfield County, USA.
When did Edward Richard “Ed” Cranston Sr. death?
Edward Richard “Ed” Cranston Sr. death on 21 Apr 2019 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
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Latitude: 41.1973000
Longitude: -73.1295000

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Lois Erlendson Cranston

(1924 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Stratford, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1973000, -73.1295000

2. Old Congregational Burying Ground
Stratford, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1911812, -73.1319275

3. Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1897202, -73.1286316

4. Saint Michael's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1796989, -73.1517029

5. Lakeview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1955986, -73.1735992

6. Saint Augustine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1888880, -73.1734890

7. Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery
Stratford, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2285995, -73.1513977

8. Saint Joseph's of Stratford Church Cemetery
Stratford, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1623802, -73.1177902

9. Putney - Oronoque Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2336693, -73.1125793

10. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 41.2407870, -73.1616710

11. Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2024994, -73.1956024

12. Nichols Farm Burial Ground
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -73.1578903

13. Nichols United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2424970, -73.1605450

14. Nichols Farm Burial Ground West Yard
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2410500, -73.1648000

15. Unity Burial Ground
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2364006, -73.1753006

16. Tower Crypt United Congregational Church Cemetery
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1734370, -73.1977420

17. Saint James Cemetery
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1762314, -73.2076111

18. Milford Cemetery
Milford, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2257996, -73.0513992

19. Trumbull Center Cemetery
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2449989, -73.1947021

20. Saint Mary Cemetery
Milford, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -73.0430984

21. Old Stratfield Cemetery
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1796989, -73.2178726

22. Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1727982, -73.2200012

23. Kings Highway Cemetery
Milford, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -73.0441971

24. Riverside Cemetery
Trumbull, Fairfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2486000, -73.1986008