David L. Crane, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 29th, 2024. David was born May 22nd, 1937 in Manchester-by-the-Sea MA to William and Winifred Crane. After attending high school, David joined the air force and was stationed at Westover Air Force Base from 1956 to 1960.
Upon his discharge from the Air Force, David worked in the loss prevention departments of many insurance companies, ending up at Primex in Concord, NH where he worked for over 20 years.
David was passionate about sports and was an umpire in NH calling many college and high school games. He was also a hockey coach for the Concord youth programs and a goal judge for the Eastern Olympics Hockey team.
Another of his passions was community service. David was a member of the Daniel Webster Council for the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years; as well as the first Cub Scout Wood Badger from NH. He was a Mason for more than 60 years and a 32 degree member of the Manchester Lodge.
David was a faithful member of the Main Street United Methodist Church. He served on the board of Trustees and was very active with the church food pantry and yard sale.
David was predeceased by his wife Velna E Crane and is survived by three sons, Richard Arell and wife Natalie of Chichester, NH; Mark Crane and his wife Sarah of Nashua, and Scott Crane of Nashua. A sister Phyllis McEachern and 4 half brothers, William, Todd, Chris, and Brett of Manchester MA. David is also survived by 5 grand Children, Matthew and his wife Kara Kobernick, of Lunenburg Vt, Jacquelyn Arell of Stuart Florida, Richard Arell of Chichester NH; Christina and David Crane of New Ipswich NH.
A memorial service for David was held at the Main Street Methodist Church in Nashua NH on Saturday August 3. Committal prayers and military honors will follow at a later date at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen NH.
Donations may be made in memory of David to the Main Street United Methodist Church (Heart of Nashua Capital Campaign), P.O. Box 1517 Nashua NH 03061.
