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Bruce Cramer Obituary
Bruce graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1976, and joined the UARCO Printing Company after graduation. He worked for UARCO in Deep River, Barrington, Ill., Riverside, Calif., Louisville, Ky., and Lebanon, Pa. After working for UARCO, Bruce and his family lived in Severna Park, Md., Easton, Md., and more recently Cambridge, Md., where he held various positions prior to retiring in 2022.
Bruce grew up sailing with his brother Peter on the family Bluejay (Hull #28) on the Mystic River and racing at Ram Island Yacht Club in Noank. Bruce was co-captain of the Fitch Falcon football team and also, lettered in track. He played football as an offensive guard and tackle at Amherst College. He was captain of the football team in his senior year. Additionally, he lettered in track and participated in crew. Bruce was also in the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity at Amherst. Additionally, he trained for and ran many marathons. Bruce had many accolades and awards from elementary school through his college years. He was a true leader and orator.
Bruce will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Bruce leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Anna; and his daughters, Lauren (Josh) and Victoria (Roger); and his stepchildren, Dennis, Candice and Will. He also leaves behind his siblings: Cheryl Cramer, Pamela Gibbs, Kurt Cramer (Lynne) and Gretchen Dolan (John); sister-in-law Dianne (Peter); as well as many nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanne W. and Thomas S. Cramer; and his brother Peter J. Cramer.
To honor his wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce's memory to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or Mystic Seaport.
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Dee Maynard
December 6, 2025
Cheryl and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I didnt know Bruce as a kid like I knew you, Cheryl, but when you know one in a family in Noank, you know them all. Thats the way Noank was back in our childhood days. Hey, Im a Maynard from that raucus clan, so I feel like I knew your brother as well as I knew you! Always good memories with you , Cheryl. I remember how kind your mother was at one of your birthday parties. So, I am sad you lost one of your loved ones and send my condolences because all of Noank lost him, too. We grieve together for each other. Its the Noank special bond. May the fact that you will see Bruce again give you some comfort. Love, Dee Maynard
Cindy Gibbs
July 23, 2025
so very sad for your loss Pam! regrets, Cindy & Jon
Katherine Rathbun
July 18, 2025
I´m so saddened to hear of Bruce´s passing. May happy memories of times together bring some solace in the days to come.
Geoffrey Miller
July 18, 2025
Bruce and I played football together at Amherst. He was a man who could always be relied on. Loyal, honest and funny. We shared some hilarious moments together. Knowing how big his heart was I can only imagine how much of a void his passing creates for his loved ones.
I will miss him and send my condolences to his wife, children and siblings.
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Eric & Lisa Knobloch
July 16, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Godwin
July 14, 2025
Cheryl,
Sending sincere condolences to you and your other family members. I have wonderful memories of Bruce. Hold close all the wonderful memories. They will help you get through tough times.
Sending love and light ~ Bonnie
Kit Cyr
July 14, 2025
To All of The Cramer Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Bruce. I know how close you all are and I'm hoping the many wonderful memories you have will see you through this difficult time. I'm sure he is reunited with your beautiful Mom, Dad and Peter. Keeping you all in my heart and prayers.
Chris Killam
July 14, 2025
To the Cramer family:you have my sincere condolences.
ALFRED PARKER MAYO
July 13, 2025
To the Cramer Families i am so sorry to hear Brue passing. As a freshman in Fitch High School he lifts the school spirits, all the sports he was in. Most all he was a great person. His determination as a man shown everything is possible to succeed. I was one of his fans, heaven gain another award winner.
Stacey Lavigueur Singer
July 13, 2025
"I was so sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing. Though it´s been many years, I have fond memories of us playing together in the neighborhood as kids. Those simple times left a lasting impression, and Bruce will always be part of those cherished childhood memories. My condolences to the family."
Paul Smyth
July 13, 2025
I'm sad to learn of Bruce's passing. I have vivid memories from childhood and school years of neighborhood football games on Front Street or Spicer Park, and the many Blue Jay races we sailed as competitors or as a team in ECYRA competition. I also had the privilege to play high school football against Bruce where he was as strong and tough as he was nimble and light on his feet on a sailboat. I'll never forget when crewing with Bruce on an overnight race on a C&C 35, a crew member let a spinaker halyard down a little to quickly...Bruce leaped to leeward under the boom and gathered the wet spinaker to the deck with just 3 swats of his strong arm, before it became a sea anchor. I rarely saw Bruce the past 45 years, but what wonderful memories I have of his young life.
My sincere sympathy to Cheryl, Pam, Kurt and Gretchen. Paul Smyth
Chris & Jennifer Lane
July 13, 2025
So sorry to learn of Bruce's passing.
Dave Fairman
July 13, 2025
Rest in Peace
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