George Hudson Crane, 84, passed away July 6, 2024, while traveling on a cruise. He was at port in Norway at the time of his passing.

He was born in Waldoboro on February 28, 1940 to John J. Crane II and Madelene Eugley Crane. George grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School in the class of 1958. He graduated from Bentley College in the class of 1962. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1962 to 1964.

George worked as an accountant for Heartstone Insurance Company from 1958 to 1966. In 1966, he joined French Shriner/Spencer Company as a Senior Accountant and worked their until 1975. George joined Boston Reinsurance Company in 1975 as a senior staff Accountant, was promoted to Assistant Treasurer in 1976, and in 1981 he became Vice President and Treasurer. He later joined Lord’s of London to help them acquire smaller companies.

George traveled extensively all over the world for work and fun. He lived in several places including Nahant, Massachusetts, Mt. Holly, New Jersey, San Francisco, California and then retiring to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

George loved his cruises, the beaches and top-notch restaurants. George was also a gifted painter and enjoyed creating lovely images of his many beautiful subjects all over the world.

George was predeceased by his parents, John J. Crane, II and Madelene Crane Cirella; stepfather, Frank Cirella; brother, John J. Crane III; nephew, John J. Crane IV; aunts, Marion Griffin and Irene Spear.

George is survived by his former sister-in-law, Arlene Crane of Buxton, North Carolina
Sister-in-law, Sylvia Crane of Port Clyde
Nephew, Troy Crane and his wife Becky of Waldoboro
Niece, Tracy Chipman and her partner Chuckie of Thomaston
Niece-in-law, Tami Crane of Port Clyde

Great nieces Jessica Reed and her husband Dillon of Friendship and their children, and Melissa Hopkins and her husband Shawn of Tenants Harbor and their children

Great nephews Troy A. Crane and his wife Judy of Cushing and their children, John J. Crane V of Port Clyde, and C.J. Chipman of Thomaston and his children

Life-long friends Sherwood Faust of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Brent Herring of Vancouver, Washington

A graveside service to celebrate George’s wonderful life will be held Monday, August 12, at 11 a.m., at the German Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. Condolences may be shared with the family at hallfuneralhomes.com