Obituary of Virginia Cranston

Virginia Ann Cranston passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 at Niagara Hospice House with her family by her side.   Born December 12, 1946 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Cutter) Wyman.  She devoted her life to her large family raising 7 children. She, along with her close friends, was passionate about training, showing and competing with her many beloved dogs.  She also volunteered at Lockport CareNet Pregnancy Center and spent  her free time crafting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Virginia is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 40 years, Sidney “Sid” Cranston; children Connie (Paul) Gurski, Christine (Rodney) Burdick, Cheri (Ronald) Burns, Carol (Scott) Vollmer, Paul (Holly) Meyers, Christopher (Christy) Cranston, and the late Sidney Cranston, Jr.; her twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; siblings Gary (Debbie) Wyman,  Ernie (Nan) Rose, John (Peggy) Elliott, and the late Joan Rose and Jean (late Tom) Fountain; also several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, June 20th,  12:00 - 3:00 pm at The Lockport Chapel, 25 Walnut Street, Lockport. Services will follow at 3:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Lockport CareNet Pregnancy Center, 6713 Lincoln Ave., Lockport, NY 14094 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 4094 would be appreciated.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.