Rev. Francis Gilbert Crandall Obituary

Rev. Francis Gilbert Crandall, 101, of Manchester, NH passed away September 2, 2017.

Rev. Crandall was born February 13, 1916 in Ledgard, CT, a son of Chauncey & Mattie (Crouch) Crandall and had been a Manchester resident for many years.

Throughout the years, Rev. Crandall was a minister with The Nazarene Church and founded the International Concern For Children Foundation.

Rev. Crandall was pre-deceased by his wife, Mildred (Krivanec) Crandall and two sons, Earl Crandall and Robert Crandall

Family members include a son, John Crandall and his wife, Rhona; eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Calling hours will be Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Cate & Johnson Funeral Home, 573 Pine Street, corner of Harrison Street in Manchester.

Funeral Service will follow on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Chapel Nazarene Church, 7 Silver Avenue in Hooksett, NH. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester.

Memorial contributions may be sent to International Concern For Children Foundation, 44 Nashua Road #21, Londonderry, NH 03053.

Cate & Johnson Funeral Service of Manchester is directing arrangements.

Family and friends may visit Cate Johnson.com.