Darrell J. Crandell
April 27, 1954 ~ August 22, 2022
Resided in:
South Portland, Maine
Kennebunk - Darrell J. Crandell, 68, died on August 22, 2022, at the Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation.
Darrell was born on April 27, 1954, in Geneva NY, the son of the late Donald E. Crandell and Dorothy J. Crandell, and predeceased by his twin brother, David. He graduated from Glenwood High School in Canton, OH in 1972.
After graduation, Darrell moved with his family to Scarborough, Maine. He had a varied work career, starting out as an auto mechanic, then co-managing a garage, driving semi-trailer with several companies, and finally working for Union Oil Co.
Family and friends were of utmost importance to Darrell and he enjoyed spending time with them for conversation, games, and celebrations—especially the meals. Darrell loved travel and adventure and was fortunate to have made many coast-to coast trips, mostly tent-camping, as well as several trips to England visiting family. He loved a variety of music, including country and rock, and fondly remembered attending a Rolling Stones concert in 1989. Darrell was an avid reader, interested in a wide variety of subjects, and a huge supporter of sister Sharon’s fiction.
Darrell was passionate about trucks and cars and when he could no longer attend NASCAR races he enjoyed watching them on TV. He liked watching car auctions and was always making suggestions to his siblings and friends as to what autos they should buy. He also loved watching sports, notably soccer and especially women’s soccer because he felt they were better players!
Darrell is survived by sister Sharon Stephenson and Roy; brother Mark Crandell and Betty; sister Marsha Shoemaker; and nephews and nieces John Crandell; Travis, Jason, and Craig Shoemaker; and Jonathan, Mark, and Hannah Stephenson.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland on Saturday, September 3, at 11:00AM with Rev. Carolyn Lambert officiating. Interment will be private. To view Darrell's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org/donate
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I never really knew Darrell, believe I did meet him once or twice, but I send my condolences to all of his family with whom I am familiar. I know he will be dearly missed. Happy memories of his Mom, Dorothy, who made the best Shepherd’s Pie ever, Marsha and Sharon and Betty and Mark who were our neighbors at one point. May you all find peace in the happy memories you share.
Peace and blessings,
Allison Flaherty Curry
I have very happy memories of dear Darrell….Roy and Sharons wedding here in UK, then in USA meals out, fun in and around the pool, baseball. Nigel remembers the pool chats….Darrell’s love of cars and sport.
A privilege to have known him.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Bij and Nigel xx
In loving memory of you always
Caring and compassionate and loved to talk
You will always have a special place in our hearts Darrell. Annette and Fred will miss all the fun times and challenging ones
May God’s promises and presence be your deepest comfort and your certain hope.
So shall we ever be with the Lord
(KJV)
We , Fred and Annette neighbor and helped with maintenance of his yard, garden and pruning and clearing of snow from storms. We also went out to eat different places and car shows, church
Darrell was my brother-in-law. He was a terrific guy & I will very much miss him.