SOUTH PARIS – Carlton “Carl” Crane passed away at the Maine Veteran’s home, South Paris, on July 15, 2023.

Born in Vassalboro on Aug. 21, 1929, to the late Lester and Edith Crane. Carl served in the Korean War while in the Army. Carl worked for over 20 years for the Gardiner Shoe Co. before moving to New Hampshire where he was a manager for the LeHigh Gas Co. From there he went on to the Holson Co. Claremont, N.H. until his retirement. Upon his return to Maine, Carl volunteered for the meals-on-wheels program in Augusta.

Carl was the master of storytelling and a real jokester. He loved Sunday drives, anything outdoors and even a good book or a nice game of cribbage. His humor was a source of joy for all who knew him.

Carl was predeceased by his wife, Cora; and sons Daniel Crane and Bruce Martin; his brother, Lester Crane, his sister, Frances Densmore; and grandsons Michael and Nicholas Blake.

He is survived by his children, Rudy Martin (Joyce), Jacqueline Martin, David Crane (Faith), Patricia Mitchell, Dale Crane (Kimberly), Mark Martin (Madeline), Deborah Blake (David), and Janice Brehio (Verne), daughter-in-law, Carolyn Crane; along with several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

Carlton’s legacy will continue to shine brightly, illuminating the path for all who loved him. Celebrate Carl’s life by sharing your memories, your stories, and your photos on his page.

Please join us for a graveside celebration of his life at Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Litchfield, Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345 where memories and condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the

South Paris Veterans’ Home – Activities

477 High St.

South Paris, ME 04281; or

Richards Free Library,

58 North Main St.,

Newport, NH 03773

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