John Peter Crane

August 27, 1942 - November 25, 2024

Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at the age of 82. 

He was predeceased by his parents James and Anne Crane. 

John is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Barbara, children Christopher (Dana) and David (Shawna) and his grandchildren Eastan, Ivan, Kholt and Vander. He also leaves his brother Gerard (Pam) of Wales, United Kingdom. 

The family sends a heartfelt thank you to the staff on the 3rd floor of the Kildonan Personal Care Home for their excellent care and kindness. 

A celebration of life will take place at a later date. 

Danny Boy

By Frederic Weatherly

“Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling

From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.

The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,

It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,

Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,

It's I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,

Oh, Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so!

But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,

If I am dead, as dead I well may be,

You'll come and find the place where I am lying,

And kneel and say an Ave there for me.

And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,

And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,

For you will bend and tell me that you love me,

And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!”

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