Edward Crandall Close
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Published: June 22, 2005
BERLIN — Edward Crandall Close, 82, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Raleigh, N.C.
Mr. Close was born March 11, 1923, in Philadelphia, Penn., to the late Hugh William Close and Marian Crandall Close.
Mr. Close was graduated from Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School and Norwich University in Northfield. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Mr. Close served in World War II. He spent most of his life in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
As a child he spent his summers in Vermont, a tradition he returned to during his retirement. Mr. Close loved music, was an avid piano player, and enjoyed singing in barbershop quartet. He loved Snappy Patter.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Close was preceded in death by his brother, H. William Close of Fort Mill, S.C., and a grandson.
Mr. Close is survived by his widow, Doris Kutz Close, of Raleigh, N.C.; three sons, David Close of Raleigh, N.C., Jonathan Close of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Jason Close of Atlanta, Ga; and six grandchildren.
Interment will be in the Berlin Congregational Church Cemetery in Berlin on Sunday, June 26, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Berlin Congregational Church.
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