P. Eileen Cranford
October 3, 1923 — September 11, 2010
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P. Eileen Cranford
Mrs. Cranford was born October 3, 1923 in Bonavista, Newfoundland, a daughter of the late Harold Rowsell and Gladys (Miles)Rowsell.
She was raised in Newfoundland, graduated from Newfoundland High School and settled in Melrose, MA to raise her family.Mrs. Cranford was an active member of Trinity Church for many years where she was president of the Altar Guild and taught Sunday School.She was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Melrose Chapter #14 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Demolay Mother's Circle.She served on the Advisory Board for the Melrose Assembly #7, Rainbow Girls and as a den mother for the Cub Scouts.Mrs. Cranford was a seamstress, an "Avon lady" and a member of the Double or Nothing Club.Mrs. Cranford also found time to provide childcare for working mothers in the Melrose area.
Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Edwin G. Cranford with whom she shared 33 years of marriage.Devoted mother of Susan and Dale Furr of Rockingham, NC, Douglas G. and Joyce Cranford of Salem, Judith McInnes and Michael Harland of FL, Richard E. Cranford and Laura Jennings-Cranford of Charlestown, Elaine and Richard Parsons of Melrose, Laura and Martin Finigian of Melrose, and Jeffrey A. and Cheryl Cranford of Wilmington.Dear sister of the late Charlie, Douglas, Rex, Bert and Jack Rowsell.Loving sister-in-law of Frances Rowsell of VA and Doris Floyd of Burlington.Cherished grandmother of John David and Carrie, John Anthony, Lisa, Simeon, Samuel, Dale, Jennifer, Stephanie, Alicia and Justin, Jason, Meghan and Andrew.Also survived by 7 loving great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service at Trinity Church, 131 W. Emerson St., Melrose, Wednesday, September 15 at 10 AM .Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday from 4 - 8 PM.Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, Tewksbury.Gifts in Eileen's memory may be made to A Servant's Heart Food Pantry, c/o Faith Evangelical Church, 200 Franklin St, Melrose, MA 02176.For online tribute, directions or to send a condolence, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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