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George Crile Obituary
On May 15, 2006, of pancreatic cancer, at his home in New York City, GEORGE CRILE, II, reporter and author. Adored husband of Susan Lyne; father of Katherine, Molly, Susan and Jane and former husband of Anne Milliken; beloved brother of Ann Esselstyn and Susan Crile, and stepson of Helga Sandberg; worshipped brother-in-law and uncle to 14 nieces and nephews in Cleveland, New York and Boston. Dear friend to countless others here and around the world. Private service today. A memorial service will be held on June 21 at The Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the George Crile III Fund at The Cleveland Clinic, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, OH 44101. By his example, and in his honor, we will "fill each unforgiving moment with 60 seconds worth of distance run."
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Annette Fairrow
May 18, 2006
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation..." 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
With warm condolences,
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