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Nancy Crandall Obituary
Born Dec. 27, 1932, to Leslie Gardner and Eva Maynard.
Nancy retired from Stop and Shop after 38 years as a lead front end and office clerk. After retirement, she worked at Connecticut College, which she enjoyed so much being around all the young people and staff.
My mom's happiest time was when her family was young and we were all together. She loved being a wife, a mother and grandmother. She was a very involved mom in her children and grandson's activities always volunteering in some way.
My mom was a very good athlete, she played softball, basketball and led the marching band. She was an exceptional bowler always having high average in the Pfizer league. She loved playing cards especially with her card group. She enjoyed playing slots with her sister Alice.
She is survived by daughter Cheryl and son-in-law Paul Forcier; grandson Matthew Crandall and his wife Christine; great-grandchildren, Will, Emily, Caleb and Nancy; as well as her godson Bernie Deleon and stepbrother Henry Kerr.
She was predeceased by her beloved son William in 2004; as well as siblings, Evelyn, Leslie, Billy, Betty and her sister and best friend Alice.
Special thanks to her nieces, Karen and Linda, who always along with me made sure our moms spent quality time together. Thank you to her primary Dr. Andre and Dr. Gonzales for such wonderful care with such compassion. Special thanks to the Bride Brook facility and entire staff where my mom spent her last few months with comfort and compassionate care.
Mom joins her beloved husband and son. Celebration of life will be private. Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Crandall
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Cheryl Forcier
July 13, 2025
Happy heavenly anniversary mom and dad on your 75th!!!
We wish we could have shared this day with you both. I will leave that up to my brother Billy. Miss and love you
Always daughter Cheryl and Paul
Cheryl Forcier
May 10, 2025
Miss you mom. My second Mother´s Day without you. I miss flower shopping and lunch but mostly I miss you every day... and I will forever. Enjoy your day with Billy and Dad
Daughter Cheryl
Linda Olisky
January 7, 2025
Missing you especially at the Holiday's, we all think of you and miss you dearly
Niece Linda
Niece Karen
January 6, 2025
Dear aunt Nance, today marks one year since your passing. So hard to believe. You're missed and loved beyond measure
Cheryl Forcier
January 5, 2025
Mom it´s been a year since you have passed and joined Dad and Billy. Some days it seems like I saw you yesterday...other days it seems like forever. What doesn´t change is the love that I feel for you everyday .
Daughter Cheryl
Daughter Cheryl and Paul
December 26, 2024
Happy heavenly birthday mom. Forever missed..forever loved!!
Linda
December 26, 2024
Merry heavenly Christmas, we miss you and think of you often.
Niece, Karen
December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas to my wonderful aunt Nance
I love and miss you aunt Nance
Cheryl and Paul
December 24, 2024
Missing you this Christmas Mom. Missing you Dad and Billy everyday . Memories of us all together such happy ones. Love you all
Love daughter Cheryl
November 30, 2024
Missing you during the holidays....missing you every day
Cheryl Forcier
November 29, 2024
Thanksgiving 2023
Daughter Cheryl
Niece Karen
November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving aunt Nance in heaven above Love and miss you, xo
Your daughter
July 13, 2024
Happy 73rd heavenly anniversary mom and dad. So blessed to have such loving parents... you always put your children first and we´re always there for us. Much love today and everyday.
Married 07/14/1951
Love niece Karen,
July 6, 2024
Love and miss you Aunt Nance
Cheryl Forcier
July 5, 2024
6 months mom. Miss you more everyday. Forever in my heart daughter
Niece Linda
June 7, 2024
A loving and caring aunt who is missed dearly and thought of daily.
Sisters, Alice and Nancy are in heaven with each other surrounded by eternal love, both always in my heart. We all miss you so much, gone but not forgotten.
Cheryl Forcier
June 6, 2024
5 months of missing you mom....think of you every day with so much love
Niece Karen
June 6, 2024
Love and miss you aunt Nance
Niece Karen
May 13, 2024
My aunt Nance, when mom passed your sister I felt lost but looked up to you as a second mom. You brought such comfort as any normal mom would do. I know you girls see each other and are happy seeing family that you lost prior to your passing. I miss you everyday,
I hope this post makes it before going puff as earlier love you aunt Nance , miss you. Niece Karen
Daughter
May 11, 2024
Happy Mother´s Day in heaven mom. My first Mother´s Day without you in 68 years. Billy´s first in 20 years. Gives me comfort that you are with Billy and dad today. Love you forever
Linda Olisky
May 7, 2024
Gone but not forgotten, I look at my picture of you and mom everyday!
Miss you both dearly
Love Linda
Niece
Daughter
May 6, 2024
4 months today mom. Miss you everyday. Love you always
Niece Karen
May 6, 2024
Miss you Aunt Nance
Love you, Karen,
Niece Karen
April 11, 2024
I love and miss you everyday my beautiful aunt Nance
Cheryl Forcier
April 7, 2024
3 months today mom. I know you are happy to be with Dad and Billy. Miss you so much
Daughter
January 25, 2024
Wende Nelson (Baker)
January 14, 2024
Growing up we had wonderful memories of summer picnics with pool fun, lots of corn on the cob and mini cheesecakes Nancy made. And nights of our parents card games, we would sneak in for some treats. My sincere condolences to Cheryl, Paul and other family members. God be with you all.
Kevin
January 14, 2024
What a wonderful soul, loved our many conversations about family, sports and life. Nancy was a bright spot to Connecticut College for sure. She will be missed by many. I look forward to seeing her in paradise.
Shelly Gardner Kraetz
January 13, 2024
Sad to hear of my Aunt Nancy´s passing. The last of the Gardner siblings. She was a beautiful person with a kind heart. She made me a Raggedy Andy when I was a child. I still have it. I will always remember her kindness. May she rest in peace.
Linda Olisky
January 13, 2024
Linda Olisky
January 13, 2024
Linda Olisky
January 13, 2024
Linda Olisky
January 13, 2024
Good times!
Linda Olisky
January 13, 2024
Heartfelt condolences from Rick and I to the family, notably Cheryl, Paul and Matt. My aunt Nancy was a beautiful, loving and caring person. She brought joy, laughter and happiness to my life. One of my fondest memories was going with my aunt and cousins to Mr. Bunner's Lighthouse and beach in my childhood years. The last few years with my mom Alice, her beloved sister Nancy, cousin Cheryl, my sister Karen and I were spent spending quality time together. We all loved to go to the casino, lunch, Nancy's house to celebrate birthday's or just to visit. Her memories will stay forever in my heart. Rest peacefully, she will be missed dearly, until we meet again.
Your Niece Linda
Carole Ives
January 13, 2024
I worked with Nancy many years ago but we kept in touch with yearly Christmas cards and occasional lunches. She was a true, loyal friend and I´ll miss her.
Jackie Krause
January 12, 2024
Cheryl, so sorry to hear about your mom. I have lots of good memories of her from our younger years. I think about those times often. Condolences to you and your family.
Bill Haggerty
January 12, 2024
I worked with Nancy at Stop&Shop in the early 90´s. She was a wonderful person and we enjoyed many laughs together. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl and family.
Carol & Guy
January 12, 2024
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you on the passing of your dear Mom, Nancy. Nancy was a beautiful, kind, sweet neighbor who we will miss dearly. It was our good fortune to know Nancy. May she rest in peace.
Martina Chadwick
January 12, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Nancy was a kind and special woman that I had the pleasure to meet. She was adored by her family, and all who had the chance to know her. She will be greatly missed.
Kenny Shinn
January 12, 2024
I worked with Nancy at Stop and Shop. What a beautiful, kind, friendly woman. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl and her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sheila Manke
January 12, 2024
I remember Nancy Fondly when we lived on Teecomwas. We walked once in a while. She missed your Dad so much. Her story on how she lost her own Mom always stuck in my Mind. And of course she was proud of her family. Such a nice lady.
Norma DiBartolo
January 12, 2024
Cheryl and Paul, so many happy memories of your Mom. She had a gift of making you feel special. Condolences to you and yourfamily.
Tina Nicholson
January 11, 2024
To the Crandall family, Sorry to hear of Nancy's passing, she was a great lady. She was missed at our monthly Pfizer breakfasts. I worked with her husband in the'80s and then got to work with their son in the 200s. They were great to work with. Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Tina Nicholson
Deb Williams
January 11, 2024
I worked with Nancy at stop and shop. She was such a a sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers to you Cheryl and your family. Deb Williams
Karen Carchidi
January 11, 2024
Our sincere Heartfelt Condolences to Cheryl & Paul Forcier, Matt, and family. Aunt Nance will be missed beyond measure. She was a beautiful soul with her infectious laughter that will live on in our hearts for eternity. Her smile, her love for her family, her best friend and sister Allie will never fade. Cheryl is like a sister to me, we will carry on with the memories that we shared, keep them close to our hearts forever!
I love you Aunt Nance with all my heart, I will miss you forever,
Love Karen & Joe Carchidi,
Kathryn Wiersch-Landry
January 11, 2024
Cheryl, your mom was a sweetheart and very beautiful. Our condolences.
Diana Gardner Smith
January 11, 2024
Condolences to the family. Losing Aunt Nancy and Uncle Billl in a week was a lot to absorb. Both will always be in my thoughts. Rest in peace.
Joyce Meehan
January 11, 2024
Many good memories with Nancy working at Stop & Shop, I remember her being so kind and gracious. My sympathy to her family.
Kathy Salvio
January 11, 2024
I loved working with Nancy at the college. She was always lovely and had great stories to share. She was a beautiful person and I was fortunate to know her.
Ray Zujus
January 11, 2024
We knew each other from the days at Stop and Shop. Nancy always had a smiling face and a kind word and was a joy to be around. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl and the rest of Nancy's family. May your happy memories bring you peace at this tough time.
Kelly Frechette
January 11, 2024
I worked with Nancy Jane as I always called her at stop and shop. She was a pleasure to work with. My sincere condolences to the family.
Maddie scarratt
January 11, 2024
Lovely beautiful inside and out angel on earth and in heaven loved working with her at stop shop . My deepest condolences to Cheryl and family sincerely Maddie
Tony Leckey
January 11, 2024
I had the good fortune to work with both Nancy and her daughter Cheryl back in the good old days at Stop And Shop. Nancy was just a delight to work with and was both a friend and mentor to me as a young teen working his first job. My sincerest condolences to her entire family and many friends.
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