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George B. Crane

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Berkshire Eagle Staff

PITTSFIELD -- Pittsfield defense attorney George B. Crane, known for his love of the law, his work with recovering alcoholics, and the people that he touched during his long career, died Tuesday night following a brief illness. He was 79.

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TO THE CRANE FAMILY:

We would like to convey our condolences to you in this time of grief.

We were not fortunate enough to know Mr. Crane, but we are grateful to have known his daughter Judith for many years and as we are sure an apple falls not far from the tree, we can state he must have been a marvelous father because Judith is a fine woman and we are pleased to call her friend.

Our thoughts and our sympathies are with you.

Sincerely,

Mr. & Mrs. David and...

Mr. Crane was a shining example of what I hope to be as a lawyer and an attorney. He had a great way of disarming people. No one puffed their ego around George because they didn't need to. He was a very gentle man but was a fighter and had a heart of a lion.

Attorney Crane will always be an inspiration. He gave of himself so generously and sincerely. His work on behalf of those most despised by society is a responsibility all of us in the defense bar share, but few will ever fulfill as did Attorney Crane. I hoped he would be here forever to give guidance. And why not? He seemed to treat his illness and retirement as momentary digressions, but did not stop his work and his mentoring. He was a great man and a great lawyer. He set the...

The Crane family has my deepest sympathy. I had the privilege of knowing your father over a number of years. He was a lawyer's lawyer and more important a caring man who always saw the good in people. I will miss George's sense of humor. I'll keep him and you in my prayers.

I am grateful for meeting George about five years ago and getting support and help from him in my work in SDP cases. George modeled generosity and simplicity for me, a real example of the type of attorney I strive to be. I am grateful for having known him and send my deep appreciation to his family and loved ones. bob raymond

I had the wonderful fortune to receive a telephone call of encourgement upon the death of my son in 1986 from George Crane. I will always cherish the memory of Attorney Crane taking the time to speak with someone he didn't know and sharing a personal part of his life with someone who needed it so badly at the time. He was a true inspiration and will live on in spirit through the many good deeds he performed in his life. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.

To the Crane family:
Bob Crane and Heidi,
Bettie Bogan and Mary Crane
and
Joseph, Annie, Mary, Patrick and Judy Crane

We would like to send you our deepest sympathies on your sad loss. It came as a shock when we first heard of George’s illness. He will be greatly missed by everybody who knew him, particularly those who had the good fortune to have him as a family member and friend or those who were supported by him in his expertise as a lawyer and legal counsel....

My deepest condolences to George's Family.
A dear friend, mentor, and gentleman. He taught me to love the law and I will miss him dearly. However,take peace in the fact that I know that he is with his heavenly Father and that He knows all the good that George had done in his life. His reward will be great.
With Love, George saved a lot of people...I was one.
God Speed!

Dear Crane Family,
My sister in law is writing this using my words. Mr. Crane defended me more than once and I am thankful to this day that he was there for me. He would have been proud of me now. I am giving up drinking and smoking and really taking care of myself with the support of my brother and sister in law. Sorry again to hear about your loss.
Yours truely,
Guy P. Warrington
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