E. Virginia Krance

Brockton E. Virginia (Lucey) Krance, 93 years, lifelong of Brockton, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Baypointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Stanley Krance, retired Brockton Fire Department. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth C. (Coughlin) Lucey. Virginia was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1933, and of the Bridgewater State Teachers College, Class of 1937. Before her retirement, she had been a teacher in the Brockton public school system. She enjoyed playing bridge with a group of her friends, traveling and spending time at the Cape. She is survived by her son, John A. Krance, retired Brockton Fire Department, and his wife Lisa of Plympton; and her niece, Nancy F. Roach of New York City. She was the sister of the late Margaret Roach and Helen Lucey. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Friday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9 a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.