Jean T. Crane Obituary (1925

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Jean Terese Crane of Andover, formerly of Chelmsford was entered into eternal rest. Jean was born in Weymouth, MA on August 26, 1925 to Margaret D. and Peter B. Doherty. She attended The Immaculate Conception School and graduated with Honors from Weymouth HS, where she was the Editor of the schools publication, The Reflector. Following high school, Jean attended and graduated from the Stratford Business School, Boston, MA. She was then employed as a secretary for the Superintendent of the Weymouth Water Dept. In 1948, Jean and Eugene F. Crane, Sr. were married. Gene managed several textile mills in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. They settled in Chelmsford, Massachusetts in the early fifties where they raised their seven children: Eugene F. Crane Jr. (Elaine), Catherine Giers (the late Leonard Giers), Judith Costello, John Crane, DMD, Margaret Shepherd, Patricia Carey (Retired Brig. General David), and Daniel J. Crane. Gene passed away in 2005. Jean volunteered for thirty-two years in the Oncology Clinic at Saint Johns Hospital in Lowell, which became Saints Memorial Hospital and is now the Lowell General Hospital South Campus. She also volunteered at preschool programs for special needs children in Chelmsford and Winchester, while attending classes at Northeastern University. For over fifty years, Jean was a daily communicant at St. Marys Church where she taught CCD. Although unable to attend the past few years, she remained active with her many friends from there and continued to participate in prayer groups. Her faith in God and the power of prayer never wavered. Jean was a voracious reader encouraging this trait in all of her children. She was a talented baker who frequently baked goods for people who were ill. She enjoyed the theatre. She was a lover of all Gods creatures, especially her Golden Retrievers. She lived a full life, all the while maintaining a sharp wit and contagious sense of humor. Jean was the middle of three siblings, her beloved sister Helen Kelly of Weymouth and her brother Peter Doherty who both predeceased her. She leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Jean was especially grateful to her grandson, Ted Crane who lived with her and cared for her and her home prior to his passing. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 19th from 4pm to 7pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeans memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at stjude.org. Service Details Visitation When September 19, 2023 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mass of Christian Burial When September 20, 2023 11:00am Location St. Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, 01824