Norah I. Cranston

Norah I. Cranston obituary, Garden City, MI

Norah I. Cranston

Norah Cranston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Norah Isobel Cranston of Westland, Michigan passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born December 17, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. Daughter of the late Irene and Gordon Locker. Norah enjoyed spending time up north sitting on the swing while looking at the water. She also liked to go for boat rides. She loved playing cards and bingo. She enjoyed traveling with her daughter and especially loved the time she spent with her grandson, Matthew.
Beloved wife of 48 years of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Michael (Donna) and Diane. Dearest grandmother of Matthew. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth (George) Nichols. She will be missed by many extended family, friends, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Wednesday July 9th 2 pm to 8 pm at Santieu and Son Funeral Home. 1139 Inkster Road Garden City, MI 48135. Thursday July 10th 10:30 am visitation 11:30 am service with lunch to follow at Fair Haven Baptist Church at 34850 Marquette Street Westland, MI 48185.

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John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

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