Stillwater, Saratoga County
Harry R. Crandall passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was 84.
Born in Stillwater on June 5, 1934, son of the late Earl and Dorothea (Townsend) Crandall. He is married to Ellie (Ingraham) Crandall for 63 years. Harry is a lifelong resident of Stillwater.
Harry served in the US Army as a medic. He worked for 38 years at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. A proud member of the Stillwater Christian Fellowship, Harry loved the Lord and his family. He authored 2 books, "The Wooden Bowl" as well as its sequel. Harry was an avid marksman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping at Cranberry Lake in the Adirondacks and was a member of the Stillwater Rod and Gun Club. He was a talented woodworker and furniture maker. Harry will be remembered for his strong work ethic and honesty.
Survivors in addition to his wife Ellie include their children, Susan (Joseph) Fitzpatrick of Malta and Rev. Michael (Karen) Crandall of Valley Falls, adoring grandchildren Benjamin Crandall, Catherine Ebneter and Shane Fitzpatrick, great grandchildren Luke and Jessica Crandall.
Harry is predeceased by his siblings, Earl, George and Lillian.
Relatives and friends may call from 9-11:00am on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00am by Rev. Michael Crandall, pastor of Stillwater Christian Fellowship. Burial will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater Christian Fellowship Building Fund, 6 Dorchester Drive, Stillwater, NY 12170 in loving memory of Harry Crandall.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Visitation
Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Mechanicville
Friday, April 05, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
319 Park Avenue
Mechanicville, New York 12118
Funeral Service
Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Mechanicville
Friday, April 05, 2019
11:00 AM
319 Park Avenue
Mechanicville, New York 12118
Graveside Service
Stillwater Union Cemetery
Friday, April 05, 2019
11:45 AM
Hudson Avenue, Routes 4 & 32
Stillwater, NY