Source, Fair Haven Era--Thur. July 16, 1936. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD CRANE. FAIR HAVEN, VT.--Richard Crane of Watervliet, N. Y., who for twelve years was a conductor for the Rutland Street Railway Company, which operated trolleys between Poultney and Rutland, and who died suddenly Wednesday evening, July 8th, about 12:00 o'clock, from acute indigestion at the home of his cousin, John Larkin, First street, was buried in St. Mary's cemetery, Saturday morning, July 11th. Mr. Crane was called to this vicinity by the sudden death of his only aunt, Mary Crane, of Rutland, and passed away while visiting at the Larkin home. The deceased, who was well known in town, was born in Castleton, a son of the late Anna Larkin and Patrick Crane. He was educated in the schools of Castleton and attended Rutland Business College. He was employed in the Marble Mills in Proctor, Vermont before working for the Rutland Railway and 12 years ago he went to Watervliet where he has been employed as conductor for the United Traction Co., of Albany, N.Y. Mr. Crane is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Foley Crane, of this town; an uncle, William Larkin, sr. of No. Main street ; two cousins, John Larkin of First street, and William Larkin of Second street ; also by several cousins in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of Fair Haven Council Knights of Columbus, a delegation from which attended the funeral services, which were conducted at St. Mary's church Saturday morning at 9:00 o'clock. In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, including a delegation of twelve men representing the United Traction Co., of Albany, N.Y., Rev. B. McMahon, pastor, celebrated the high mass of requiem. He was assisted by the members of the regular choir and the organist, Mrs. Alice Foley, and during the service Mrs. Joseph Durick sang "Mary, Dear Mother." Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery on Washington street, where Rev. McMahon read the committal prayers. The bearers were John Farley of Castleton; Francis Sweeney of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Dr. Francis Foley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Leo Foley of Yonkers, N.Y. and William O'Day of this town. Many floral set pieces and spiritual bouquets were received by the bereaved relatives. Rest of article is missing Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.