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Kathleen Therese CRANAGE
Kathleen Therese CRANAGE
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Kathleen CRANAGE Obituary
Loving daughter of Marie and Mark (both dec), and loving eldest sister to Frank, Brendan (dec), Peter, Michael, Bernadette, Carmel and Phillip.
A bright, intelligent person with a wicked sense of humour and a zest for learning. Will be missed by all, rest in peace.
'People living deeply have no fear of death' (Nin, A. 1967)
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Michael Santamaria
February 28, 2021
Kathleen was one of the best of the good people. Her music was always iinfectious, like her laugh.
She is missed. Thanks Kath.
Kathleen Cranage on the far right. Tony Robertson centre
Tony Robertson
October 9, 2020
Wonderful memories of working together in theartre productions in the 1980s. A delightful, generous and fun colleague.
Marj O'Callaghan
June 5, 2020
Miss Cranage taught me piano when I was at high school, giving me private lessons at no charge. It was incredibly generous of her and opened up a whole world of music to me. She took me in for piano exams and gave me copies of the music I would need. She also took me to Brunswick Square car park to practise driving when I was getting ready to go for my licence! I'm really sad to learn that she has died.
Heidi Everett
November 20, 2019
Sending deepest condolences to family and friends of Kathleen.
I knew Kathleen through music, she often supported me and Schizy Inc with her accordian playing and her equally amazing culinery skills.
Kathleen was a talented pianist, extremely intellectual and very tenacious with a wicked sense of humour.
Vale Kathleen.
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Maria Nechwatal
November 17, 2019
Today at Malahang Gestival in West HEIDELBERG, I remembered Kathleen, bringing joy with her accordion. She gave so much. RIP Kathleen
Therese Quinlan
November 17, 2019
I forgot to say that Kathleen was an excellent baker who generously plied me with her delicious home-made goodies. I lived near her in Heidelberg but I didn't see her much after she became ill in recent years.
Therese Quinlan
November 17, 2019
Sad to hear of Kathleen's passing. She was a brilliant, very talented woman.
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Janette Frawley
October 20, 2019
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Cranage family on the recent loss of their sister, Kathleen. We've known Kathleen for many years, in fact, she regularly attended parties at our home. She was an exceptional musician, playing the piano at our gatherings, deftly blending with the other musicians, or playing some of her favourites solo. The live music scene of Melbourne has truly lost not only a talented musician, but a beautiful soul. We will miss her.
Tom and Janette Frawley
Margaret Lavery
October 17, 2019
I have fond memories of the courage and loyalty of the Cranage family from Edenhope days. Kathleen was a highly intelligent, fun-loving, athletic pupil with an avid thirst for knowledge and a strong passion for social justice and a better world for the underprivileged. I am so sorry I cannot attend her funeral today as I will be at another burial. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family.
Margaret Lavery.
Jane English
October 15, 2019
She was a friend of mind.
Photo taken by Julie Higginbotham
Jenny Bourke
October 13, 2019
Kathleen performing with Loose Lariats in Coburg in the 90s
Jenny Bourke
October 13, 2019
Jenny Bourke
October 12, 2019
Sending loving thought to all Kathleen's family. Kathleen and I share many happy days together in Brunswick and Clunes. I admired Kathleen's intelligence as she used to spend hours trying to teach me how to do cryptic crosswords. I'll miss her entertaining stories about her early life growing up and her time at boarding school in Ballarat. We shared a similar path in many ways. She was also a great cook if somewhat experimental. Kathleen was also a skilled musician and I loved listening to her perform. I will miss you Kathleen. Sorry can't be at the funeral as I'm living in Alice Springs. Love Jenny Bourke
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