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Robert Cranston Obituary
He leaves his wife of 41 years and childhood sweetheart, Marilyn A. (Rudis) Cranston; his son, Jeffrey R. Cranston and his wife Cathy of West Boylston; his daughter, Mindy A. Esteves and her husband Barry of West Boylston; two sisters, Barbara C. Edilberti of West Boylston and Sally R. Trottier of Laconia, New Hampshire; four grandchildren, Halley A. and Justin R. Cranston and Melanie A. and Adam J. Esteves; nephews, nieces and cousins. A grandson, Thomas C. Cranston, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, the son of Walter C. and Ruth H. (Bolton) Cranston and lived 39 years in West Boylston.
Bobby graduated in 1963 from North High School in Worcester. He began his career as an auto mechanic in 1964 when he went to work for his father and grandfather at Walter C. Cranston and Son, Inc., a family gas station auto repair shop in West Boylston. In 1975, Bobby along with his wife Marilyn, built a new building in West Boylston designed to house there growing auto repair and towing business. This year will work their 60th year in business.
He was a great supporter of youth sports in West Boylston and was a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner. He was a member of the Harold N. Keith American Legion Post in West Boylston and the Marine Corps League in Worcester. Bobby enjoyed boating, fishing and vacationing at Ft. Myers Beach in Florida, but his greatest love of all was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Bobby was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War Era.
The funeral for Bobby will be held on Thursday, January 18, from the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. At the family's request, and Bobby's appreciation of Veterans who have valiantly served our Country, memorial donations may be made to the Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605. "Semper Fi"
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for Robert Cranston
Laurie Oslowski
January 24, 2007
Marylynn and family
I was so sorry to hear of Bob,s passing.My prayers are with all of you..He was so good to Alan and his daughter, not to mention me.
Rich Daly
January 23, 2007
My name is Rich Daly. I just heard of Bobby's death through an old friend from Worcester. I went to school with Bobby at Burncoat Jr and North High in the late 50's and early 60's. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Jack and Emi Carrigan
January 22, 2007
Dear Cranston Family,
We are so deepy sorry for the loss of our "Bobby." You have all been like a part of our family and he will be sorely missed. We hope that the happy memories and the impact he left on all of us will help you through this very sad time. We are with you in thoughts and prayers. Love, Emi and Jack
Peter Pupecki
January 20, 2007
Jeff,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I wish there is something that could be written to make things easier for you and your family during this time ... I can simply say you are in my family's thoughts and extend my sincerest sympathy.
Gary Kelleher
January 20, 2007
Marilyn My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice Bonner
January 20, 2007
Marilyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. Janice Bonner
Nicole Cormier
January 19, 2007
Dear Marilyn and Family, Bobby will always be a part of my life . I will never forget how good he made my brother and I feel everytime I saw him. He was always there to brighten up the room. He has done a number of wonderful things for my father and been their for him when his life was rough,I am forever greatful. he will always be in my heart
Nicole
Lisa Cormier
January 19, 2007
To Marilyn Jeff & Mindy, My heart felt thoughts are with you all. Bobby was a wonderful friend to our family and he will be missed. My prayers are with you.
AL L'ECUYER RET. WEST BOYLSTON POLICE CHIEF
January 19, 2007
MARILYN AND FAMILY, TODAY IS FRIDAY
JAN. 19TH AND I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR TRAGIC AND UNEXPECTED LOSS. I'M SO SORRY AND IN SHOCK. IT SEEMS SO UNFAIR THAT A MAN OF HIS STATURE, AS A FAMILY MAN, COMMUNITY MEMBER AND AMERICAN WOULD BE TAKEN FROM HIS FAMILY AND PEOPLE WHO LOVED AND ADMIRED HIM. WEST BOYLSTON HAS LOST NOT ONLY A RESIDENT BUT A ROLE MODEL TO WHICH WE COULD ALL LEARN SOMETHING FROM.GOD BLESS YOU ALL I WILL SEE YOU SOON.
Brian Gore
January 19, 2007
Mindy, Barry and Family
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Congressman Jim & Lisa McGovern
January 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the family during this most difficult time.
Donna Blaum
January 18, 2007
Mindy, Barry and family---
Oh my, such a shock! Just saw the funeral announcement in today's paper. I'm so sorry for your terrible loss...your dad was a big man and will be missed very much by the community. My sympathies to you.
January 18, 2007
To our neighbors:
Though we are new to the Circle, we were saddened to hear of your sudden loss.
Your family will be in our prayers.
Tori, Jennelle & Jaidah Gadowski
57 Cavour Circle
Ed Goldstein
January 17, 2007
Marilyn, Jeff and family, we are sorry for your loss. Bobby was a great person and will be missed by all.
Ed and Rachal Goldstein,
E.G. Autoparts
JIM LIAZOS
January 17, 2007
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES UPON HEAR- ING ABOUT BOBBY'S PASSING,DOWN HERE IN FLORIDA. ARTHUR(DAD) KNOWS AND FEELS BADLY.(FROM CAROL'S!!!)
Donna Fletcher
January 17, 2007
Dear Mindy and family,
Richard and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. Keep good thoughts of him in your heart and it will help you through the tough days ahead
David & Christine Robbins
January 17, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Patricia Barrie
January 16, 2007
Marilyn, Jeff, Mindy and families,
You are in my prayers and I pray the love & memories of a great man will be a source of comfort to you at this time. My days with Bobby go back to 1st grade at Andover Street School, then the Greendale Drum & Bugle where he met the love of his life and the rest is history of a beautiful life together. My sympathies go out to all of you as even I struggle to deal with this loss.
Tim Langhill and family
January 16, 2007
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Peace,
Kim Ekengren
January 16, 2007
Jeff,
My deepest condolescences to you and your family. May strength and peace guide you during this time of need.
Ralph Ginese
January 16, 2007
I
went to school at North High with Bobby, he was a great friend. I
visited with him two years ago when I was back there. I now live in
California. He was a good friend and he will be missed
Dick ONeil
January 16, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gary Howell
January 15, 2007
Jeff
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Daivd Audette
January 15, 2007
Our deepest Condonlance is with you and your family
God Bless
Rich and Charlene Agurkis
January 15, 2007
Your Dad was a great guy! We are so sorry for your loss. Rich was in the Marines with your Dad, he has fond memories of there times together. Our prayers are with you.
Robert Nelson
January 15, 2007
Jeff
Our heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Louise Nelson
Lou Pepi
January 15, 2007
I am so sad for your loss Marilyn, Jeff & Mindy. Bobby was a great friend and neighbor. He had that wonderful nack for storytelling and had an infectious laugh. He made people smile. I will miss him.
Mary Ann Beaupre-Soderberg
January 15, 2007
Bobby was a wonderful person who was a privilige to know. His warm smile, that felt like a hug, will be missed. God bless you all with comfort and peace, knowing those who knew "Bobby" share your loss beyond words. Please know that although loss is never easy, the energies and caring he imparted to us all shall live on in our hearts with memories to savor. He lived his life with integrity. Be blessed
Nancy Buell
January 15, 2007
Bobby has taken care of my mom's car needs over the past 18 years after the passing of my dad Ed Hoyt. Bobby's passing was a shock to us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Nancy Buell & Irene & Jeff Hoyt.
ron law
January 15, 2007
With sorrow, for your loss.
Steve Woods
January 15, 2007
Jeff,
I am so sorry at the passing of your dad. Please know that you, your mom, Mindy and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Woody
GWEN MONTVILLE AND FAMILY
January 15, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME. BOB WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILING FACE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Rich Duguay & Darlene Phillips
January 15, 2007
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 15, 2007
So
sorry for your loss,Bob was a very kind fella. Every time he saw us he
had time to stop and talk. Be strong ,as it will get harder before it
gets accepted .May God Bless All Of You.The Brias
Bob Stanley
January 15, 2007
Sorry of your loss.
Tracee Giannette
January 15, 2007
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bobby was a great guy and a great friend to my family. He will be sadly missed.
Marianne Tencati
January 15, 2007
Dearest Marilyn,
The staff of SDS Clinton Hospital sends our deepest regreats on the passing of your sweetheart. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Clinton Hospital SDS
gary and joan kinnear
January 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cranston family.
Norma Gillus
January 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Raczynski
January 14, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Bob was a good frend. I will not forget the good times we had together. He will be missed. Sincerely RAZ
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