Mary F. Crandall

Crandall, Mary F., 85, February 17, 2009.  Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River, FL.
    Crystal River, FL – Mary F. Crandall, 85, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at the Cedar Creek assisted living facility in Crystal River. Born March 4, 1923, in Meriden, CT to Frederick and Angelina Faeth.
    She came here 6 yrs ago from Spring Hill, FL. moving to Spring Hill 15 years ago from Meriden, CT, where she retired as a secretary from the Central Connecticut Regional Center. She also resided in Oakfield, ME and Southington, CT. She was a member of the St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Crystal River.
    Her son, Paul Crandall preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Hilson M. Crandall of Crystal River; two daughters, Faeth Houle (James) of Lecanto, Fl. and Susan Crandall of Brunswick, ME; a brother, Frederick Faeth Jr. (Ruth) of St. Johnsbury, Vt. Eileen Wells of Southington, Ct.; five grandchildren, Michael, Todd, Nicole, Julie and Erik; and nine great- grandchildren.
    A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10 a.m. from the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Crystal River, FL. with Father Michael Suszynski as celebrant. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, C. 06492-7522. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home Crystal River, FL.