LOCATION

Springfield, Massachusetts

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Shriners Hospitals for Children

Robert E Crane, 98, known to many as ‘Sarge’ passed away peacefully on July 20, 2017. Born on November 17, 1918 in Erie PA to Thomas & Myra Crane. He enlisted into the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1938 and transitioned into US Air Force in 1941. During the WWII, he courageously served with...

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Was my grandpa shorty Crane brother

Jeremy Hobbs

January 04, 2026 | Family

Alouette, Alouette gentile alouette!
Alouette jete plumerai.
Alouette gentiller alouette.
Alouette jete plumerai!

A French children's song my Dad used to sing to us kids.

Jim Crane

July 26, 2017 | Key West, FL

I never had the opportunity of meeting the man, Only the privilege of knowing a few of his children and grandchildren. R.I.P. Sarge.

Jay Regan

July 26, 2017 | Springfield, MA

Jim, your Dad sounds like an amazing man. Thank you for letting me get to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Anne Robie Scibelli

Anne Scibelli

July 26, 2017 | Chicopee, MB

Robert E. Crane

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