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Lucille Crafts Obituary
Lucille M. Crafts, age 98, died October 17, 2021 in Niagara Hospice following a brief illness. She was born February 11, 1923 in the Town of Hartland to Kenneth and Hazel (Rising) Hawley and was a life-long resident of this area. Lucille was a faithful member of Covenant United Church of Christ, and was a person who loved to be in the surroundings of her home whether it be playing cards, decorating for the seasons, or enjoying watching the hummingbirds. She also enjoyed going shopping and out to lunch but most of all, Lucille loved being surrounded by her family. Mrs. Crafts was predeceased by her husband Milton, daughter: Deborah Lou, grandson: Jeffrey Crafts, brothers: Belmont and Roger Hawley and her dear companion: Bill Vary. She is survived by her son: Marshall Crafts of Spencerport, daughters: Bonnie (Allan Schumacher) Snaith of Gasport, Pam (James) Bugenhagen of Gasport, other close family members: Carol, Sue and Barb, grandchildren: Mark Crafts, Jill (Rick) Schafer, Dean (Lisa Marie) Bugenhagen, Lisa Bugenhagen, Scot (Sharon) Snaith, Kim (Daniel) McDonell, several great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main St.-Gasport, FRIDAY October 22nd from 10:30-11:30 where her Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 following visitation. Interment will be in Hartland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Church or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY, 14094. Lucille's arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home of Gasport. To share a special memory of Lucille, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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