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POUGHKEEPSIE - Jean DeGrace Crandall, 47, died on November 1, 2011, at her home in Poughkeepsie, New York where she was a longtime resident. Born in White Plains, NY, on October 10, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wilson Crandall and Therese DeGrace Crandall. She is survived by her sisters Elizabeth Crandall Barnes and Sarah Crandall Knox and brothers Trafton Milford Crandall and Robert Wilson Crandall, Jr. and her beloved nieces and nephews Melissa, Alice, Carolyn, Grace, Douglas, Katherine, Bennett, Joseph, Rory and James and two great-nieces Lucy and Clara.
Jean grew up in Briarcliff Manor, NY. She graduated from Briarcliff High School in 1982 and earned a B.A. from the University of Vermont in 1986. She also earned a Masters in Folk Studies from Western Kentucky University in 1995, and an M.S in Education (ESL) from SUNY New Paltz, NY in 2008.
Jean worked as the Folklorist for the Duchess County Arts Council and as a consulting folklorist for the Westchester Arts Council and other local organizations. She was a board member of the New York Folklore Society. Most recently she worked as a Tutor Advocate for the Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Outreach Program in New Paltz. Jean was also the owner/operator of La Mula Chula in Rhinebeck, NY, a store featuring fair-trade Mexican folk art, which she imported herself. Jean was fluent in Spanish and travelled frequently to Mexico, where she had developed personal relationships with the artists whose works she sold.
Jean was a true community activist and philanthropist. Jean was warm hearted and altruistic in nature and had a special commitment to the immigrant community of the greater Poughkeepsie area. She will be greatly missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Mill Street Loft Habilidad Program in Poughkeepsie, NY, www.millstreetloft.org (845) 471-7477.
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Memories and Condolences
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Norma McDonald
November 27, 2011
A true citizen of the world;a voice that spoke for many.A beautiful smile and unwavering vision.I just heard. Thank you Jean for in your own quiet way, encouraged me to pursue my own folk dreams.May you rest in peace and be a uniting force in heaven.Condolences to your family.
Caryn DaLoia
November 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your passing and will miss our platicas at la Mula Chula. Condolences to your family and friends
Alice Wong
November 18, 2011
Condolence to the family of Jean. Jean, thank you so much for all the inspiration and guidance that you provided in the celebration of a diverse community. You are patient, fun and caring..I am going to miss you dearly..
Miguel Paredes
November 13, 2011
Nos sentimos consternados por el fallecimiento de Jean, somos una familia mexicana que siempre agradeceremos su amistad.
Miguel Paredes, esposa e hijo.
Puebla, Pue.
"JEAN: GRACIAS POR SIEMPRE"
November 11, 2011
We are deeply saddened by the news of Jean's passing. Her bright spirit and easy laugh will be missed. We were so pleased when she opened La Mula Chula near our art gallery in Rhinebeck - so nice to have a dear soul in our community. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Albert Shahinian & Joanna Hess
Patty Carlton (Eaton)
November 8, 2011
How can you be here one minute and gone the next? I know there will be a void in not just one, but many hearts and communities ...I have some great Memories from high school with Jean. I still wonder what she did with that 8mm movie we made to "up on cripple creek"! Ha! Miss you Jean.
Chris Silva
November 8, 2011
I'm so saddened by this news. Jean was always, always just a pure pleasure to work with and be around. My condolences to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Jill Butler (nee Kraft)
November 8, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of my old school chum.
Many fond memories of growing up together in Briarcliff.
May her memory be for a blessing.
Tom van Buren
November 7, 2011
Jean was a friend and inspiration to all who celebrate the diverse cultures of the Hudson Valley. She will be missed by many whose lives she touched.
Ray Watkins
November 6, 2011
To the friends and family of my dearly departed friend,Jean; I pray that you all find comfort in knowing that she is resting in eternal peace. May God bless you
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