Jeffrey E. Cranson

STERLING - Jeffrey Edwin Cranson, who departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, was known by many and loved by all. An avid outdoorsman and traveler, Jeff was always one to share in a laugh, pass along a kind word, or listen with compassion. His love of the outdoors was only surpassed by his love for family and friends, each of whom was made a better person through Jeff’s kindness and love. Born in Leominster, MA on March 16, 1977, Jeff graduated from Wachusett High School and then Worcester State University.   Jeff will be greatly missed by family and friends including his mother, Maureen M. Cranson (McIntyre) & Robert C. Decker; his father, Donald E. Cranson & Cynthia Collard; his fiancé Alexandria N. Najduch; his sisters Sarah Marrone (Cranson) & her husband Edward; Kristen Nelson (Cranson) & her husband Erik; nieces and nephews Kylie, Sydnie, Allie, Luke and Caden; many aunts and uncles, cousins and more friends than one could count. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and Aunt Peggy Brodrick. In January, Jeff was diagnosed with Stage IV Melanoma that had spread throughout his body and brain. Although Jeff had the never-ending love and support of family and friends, cancer waged war on his body and he was never presented a fair fight. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sterling Land Trust, PO BOX 106, Sterling, MA 01564 or Sitka Trail Works, 801 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, AK 99835. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Patrick Ott, Dana Farber Melanoma Center, Meri Viano (family advocate) and the community of angels who helped us over the past 2 months.