Howard Grant CRANSTON
CRANSTON, Howard Grant It is with heavy hearts that the family of Howard Cranston announces his peaceful passing on early Saturday morning, March 4, 2017 after a brief fight with cancer. Born in Carluke, ON on May 15, 1933, to Grant and Naomi, Howard lived his entire life farming and serving his community. Married to Bernice (Lovering) in 1955 they have shared 62 years of wonderful memories. Cherished father of Marie (Dale) Smith and Doug (Joan). Much loved grandpa of Krista (Justin) Laposi, James (Melissa) Cranston, Aaron (Michelle) Smith, Kendra (Andrew) Hunt. And very proud great-grandpa to Charlotte and Milly, Kensington and Abigail, and Hunter. Predeceased by his brother Jack. Survived by sister-in-law Shirley, his brother Murray (Martha) and sister-in-law Marg Lovering (Colin deceased) and brother-in law Cecil Kipfer (Helen deceased). He enjoyed family life, his friends at the trailer, and serving his community. Howard was a Life Member of the Ancaster Agricultural Society, a faithful member and elder of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Carluke, a past Board Member of the Grand River Conservation Authority and he also volunteered and contributed his time to many other organizations. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Marritt Hall – Ancaster Fairgrounds (630 Trinity Rd., Ancaster) on Thursday, March 9, 2017, with the service beginning at 11 a.m. A time of fellowship and remembrance will follow. Special thanks to, dear friend Marg Somerville, VON – Helen, and to the staff at Juravinski Hospital for their compassion and guidance. If so desired, donations to St. Paul’s Memorial Fund, Ancaster Agricultural Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Miller Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. www.millerfuneralchapel.ca