Anne Clara Crandall
1940-2026
Anne Clara Crandall – 86, It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing Anne Clara Crandall on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Evergreen Home for Special Care. Born in Muskoka, ON and lived in Purcells Cove and Kentville, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Patricia (Currell) Bell.
Anne joined the Berwick Legion, Ortona Branch No. 69 Ladies Auxiliary in February 1978. She sat on the executive for 11 years and became President in 1991 and 1992. As part of the Branch Executive, she worked with Public Relations for a couple of years then became the first woman to hold the job of 2nd Vice President in 2000. Anne transferred to Kentville Legion Branch No. 6 in 2004, after moving to Kentville.
Anne had a personality larger than life. Some may describe her as funny, witty and delightful unfiltered. Those she held close would say that she was strong, proud, generous, and that she loved with her whole heart.
Anne loved to bake. Family or friend, the moment you walked through her door she was trying to fill your belly with baked goods. Her grandchildren never left without pocket full of treats from Nan.
Monday to Friday, faithfully Anne would spend her afternoon watching her soap operas. No one dared to say a word while she watched her "stories". In the evenings, it was all about bingo. She could tell you where to find a bingo game anywhere in the valley.
She is survived by her two daughters, Tina Marie, West Gore and Lori-Anne (Doug Earle), Garlands Crossing; six grandchildren Jodi Jollimore, Darrell Jollimore, Daniel Lehoux, Brian Jollimore, Jason Lewis and Amanda Lewis; thirteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and one sister.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bazil; son, Michael Lewis; one sister and three brothers.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, followed by a reception. Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating. A livestream of the service will be available for those unable to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to The Lodge That Gives. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.