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Nancy Craw Obituary
AGE: 90 • Manasquan Park
Nancy Taylor Craw, 90, of Manasquan Park, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. She was born in Glen Ridge, raised in Montclair and lived in Brielle before moving to Wall for the past 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Garvin Porter Taylor; and her mother, Jane (Hanks) Taylor, in addition to her son, Garvie Craw. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Richard; her son, Richard T. and his wife Leslie of North Caldwell; and a daughter-in-law, Susan Craw of Little Silver. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Interment and a Memorial Service to be held at a future date will be private, but condolences and remembrances may be submitted/posted on the O'Brien Funeral Home's website at www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Craw
Robin Thornally DeNegri
January 21, 2022
Will always remember her wonderful sense of humor and artistic abilities...Rest in peace, Dear Nancy.
I still have my paintings!
Chris Kluge
May 24, 2013
Nancy Craw was the only Art Teacher I ever had (when I was 7 years old.... dec 1957!) She showed me how to render explosions (very important to me then :), parachutes, and perspective. I have enjoyed drawing/illustrating ever since. I know she had a huge impact on many other young "artistes".. Thank you, Nancy Craw!
Robin Thornally-DeNegri
April 5, 2013
I first met Nancy when I was a junior high school art student. What an inspirational personality she had! I am so sorry to learn she is no longer with us. Sincere condolences to her family.
Wende Lewis
January 31, 2013
Dear Dick and family,
It has been about 5 years since I have lived in New Jersey and that long since I saw Nancy, but she has never been far from my thoughts and was, especially over the holidays. Now I know why. Nancy's friendship and working with her to form the Brielle Youth Gardens was such a wonderful thing. We did gardening and art work with the kids, meeting daily at the gardens, painting in the basement, pool parties in the backyard, and becoming good friends in the process. She was a blessing to the Brielle community, especially the children. She was a blessing to my children. She was a real blessing to me. I know, and through her own shared experience most certainly, that she is watching over all of you, and me and mine as well, as wife, mother, grandmother and for me, dear friend. My sympathies are with you all at this time.
Wende Lewis (formerly Deppeler)
Marianne Sharkey-Flood
January 30, 2013
I have such fond memories of Nancy as my mentor and next door neighbor at 216 Alexander Avenue in Montclair. Nancy took me into her art studio as a 9 year old child. She taught me to paint, analyze the works of great artists, read my palm, garden and many more things. I always admired her as such an intelligent, energetic fun woman and I truly looked up to her. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
Marianne Sharkey Flood
January 30, 2013
Mr.Craw/Rick -
I have only the fondest memories of Nancy. God bless and hopefully you are at peace with the great life she lived.
Best regards,
Cliff Sharkey
Jim Cunningham
January 27, 2013
If you judge a person's life by the children she has raised, then Nancy Taylor Craw had a very successful life.
While I never met Nancy, I did work for her son, Rick, and found him to be a person of great character,fairness and high business ethics.
I wish the family and close friends of Nancy the best while they go thru this period of grieving.
Bill Kennedy
January 27, 2013
Hi,
I am a friend of Rick and Garvey. I am sorry for your loss. My father passed away last September, so I know what you folks are experiencing. Mrs. Craw had a long and happy life, but it's still sad that she is gone.
My condolences to all of the Craws.
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