In Memory of

Barbara

M.

Crane

(Ekenbarger)

Obituary for Barbara M. Crane (Ekenbarger)

Barbara M. (Ekenbarger) Crane, 86, of Somers loving wife of 52 years to the late Harold W. Crane entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Evergreen Healthcare Center. Barbara was born May 3, 1932, in Stafford Springs the daughter of the late Raymond and Barbara (Thompson) Ekenbarger. Barbara lived in Somers most of her life and retired from Olympia Sales. She was a parishioner of All Saints Church in Somersville and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She is survived by two children, Harold W."Hal" Crane, Jr. of Somers and Julia Avery and her husband, John of Somers; five grandchildren, Jean Bryanton and her husband, Peter of Granby, Jennifer Feigenbaum and her husband, Jon of East Granby, Jolene Bauckman and her husband, Matthew of Enfield, Chris Dione and his wife, Jessica of CA and Timmy Crane; her great-grandchildren, Colby, Patrick, and Avery Bryanton, Jadyn and Jenna Feigenbaum, Luke and Travis Bauckman, Grace, Rose, and Nathan Dione; a brother, Bruce Ekenbarger; a sister, Emily Cutler and many nieces, nephews, and a special daughter-in-law, Judy Crane. Per Barbara's wishes there are no calling hours. Barbara was predeceased by a son, Donald Crane and four brothers and five sisters. A funeral service for Barbara will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 10 am at All Saints Church, 52 School St., Somersville. (Please meet at the church) Burial will follow in St. Edward's Cemetery in Stafford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jadyn Marley Foundation, 11 Brighton Dr., East Granby, CT 0606026. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com