Madelyn H. Thayer Crafts

Lewiston - Madelyn H. Crafts, 78, of Lisbon Falls, passed away Thursday August 29, 2013, following a short illness, at the Central Maine Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Bath, Me., September 11, 1934 a daughter of the late John Walter and Flora (Wyman) Thayer. She attended schools in the Bath area graduating from Morse High School in 1952. On July 3, 1952, she married the love of her life John Crafts and they celebrated their 61 years together this past July. Madelyn and John lived most of their life in the Lisbon Falls area where together they worked and raised their young family of five children. She was a loving and caring homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Her faith was her strength in life and she was an active member of the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. In her younger days she enjoyed Candlepin bowling, snowmobiling, volunteering for the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Ladies Missionary Society and being a Boy Scout leader. She was an avid follower of Red Sox, a snow bird who loved wintering in Florida yet after a few months was ready to return home to her family, and was known as an outstanding cook and took great joy in cooking for others. At the end of the day though, the center of her life was her family and her Heavenly Father God. Madelyn is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, John Crafts, five children: David Crafts and wife Cheryl of Lisbon Falls, Sue Crafts of Lisbon, Randall Crafts and wife Karen of Lisbon Falls, Dale Crafts of Lisbon Falls, Beth Bell and husband Gordon of Auburn, 17 Grandchildren: Jennifer Caldwell & husband Chris, Shannon Morris & husband Dan, Jay Crafts & wife Kirsten, Heidi Whisman & husband Cory, Jan Arsenault, Luke Arsenault & wife Jessica, Bridget Burkhardt & husband Jeff, Katie Crafts, Ashley Grenier & husband Darrell, Bobbi-Lee Jeselskis & husband Randy, Kellianne Amezcua, Emily Crafts, John Crafts, Dale Crafts, Clayton Crafts, Jeffrey Haggerty, Annalise Haggerty, and 23 Great-Grandchildren: Kyle Dyer, Courtney Caldwell, Elizabeth Lawrence, Kadin Lawerence, Nathan Morris, Delaney Morris, Connor Crafts, Parker Crafts, Chase Arsenault, Lilly Whisman, Zoe Blais, Kloey Arsenault, Hank Arsenault, Hunter Burkhardt, Elle Burkhardt, Adeline Burkhardt, Gavin Grenier, Emma Grenier, Calvin Jeselskis, Grant Jeselskis, Brody Jeselskis, Leighton Jeselskis, Ravenna Amezcua. Also, a sister: Flora Reed and husband John of Woolwich, brothers in law: Charles Card and James Young and her beloved pet: "Benji". Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters: Grace Young, Elsie Card, Carol Mack and husband John Mack, brother: John Walter Thayer II and wife Verlyn Thayer. The family wishes to thank and praise the staff at CMMC Single Stay Unit (Y3) for an incredible job in caring for and comforting our mother, and family. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Crafts family by visiting their guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be held at The Crosman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at The Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. Committal Services will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Lisbon Falls. Those wishing may make donations in Madelyn's memory to: "The Madelyn Crafts, Lisbon Falls CHRISTIAN Academy Scholarship Fund", P.O Box 160, Lisbon Falls, Me. 04252. A Service of The Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, Me. 04252. 353-4951