Marian Gabrielle Crandall, fondly known as “Gail” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on April 29th at her long-time residence in Norwich, Connecticut. Gail was born on August 21, 1920 to the late Peter and Frances (Krajewski) Brostek. She was one of seven children (Helen, Geraldine, Sally, Estelle, Adam and Edward) and all of her siblings preceded her in death. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Crandall on July 1, 1939. Kenneth was a master diver for the United States Navy; he and Gail traveled all over the continent living in California, Florida, Washington, Michigan, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Virginia, Oregon and Panama. Their adventures led to life-long friendships across the globe. Happily married for 50 years, Gail lost her love to cancer in 1989. Gail was an impressive, active and healthy 100 year old. For those who were lucky enough to be on her handwritten letter list, Gail was always the first to send a card or letter, never forgetting a birthday or anniversary. Impeccably dressed and coiffed, Gail took great pride in her appearance. She was fiercely independent, still had her driver’s license (and used it), and lived in her home without aid or help until the day of her unexpected death. Though we will miss the last of these Brostek family siblings, we are happy to know she is reunited, with her husband and all those that passed before her, in heaven. Funeral will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Norwich. Burial to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
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