On Thursday,
7 Jun 1928, the death of Stephen James Crane, 68, took place at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hall, Vanessa. He had always lived
in Windham, except 10 years which he spent in Tillsonburg.
He was for many years
identified with municipal and county roads administration in Windham,
occupying successfully the positions as councillor, deputy reeve and
reeve.
The funeral was conducted by
the Rev. Mr. Green, at the Vanessa United Church on Sunday, 10 Jun
1928. Interment was at the Vanessa Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife;
three daughters, Mrs. A. Hall of Vanessa, Mrs. W. R. Bannister of
Brantford and Miss Eva Crane of Brantford; three sons, Howard of
Boston, Charles of Little Lake, and Ambrose of Buffalo; 13
grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. A. Miller of Teeterville.
Those present at the funeral
from a distance were: Miss Iva Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Spence of
Endicott, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Force of Detroit; Mrs. F. Haywood of
London; Mr. Jim Cox of Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Weaver of Mount
Pleasant.
