Edward Crandall Close
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Published: June 24, 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 living in Philadelphia and in 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 Barber-Shop 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, Benjamin Close of Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Close is survived by his wife, Doris Kutz Close of Raleigh, N.C., three sons, David Close and his wife Donna Carver of Raleigh, N.C., Jonathan Close of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Jason Close and his wife Christine Close of Atlanta, Ga., six grandchildren, Evan Close, William Close, and Crandall Close of Raleigh, Abigail Close, Zachary Close, and Joshua Close of Atlanta, Ga.
Interment will be in the Berlin Congregational Church Cemetery in Berlin, on Sunday June 26, 2005.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Berlin Congregational Church.
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