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Muriel Nagel Crawford - Class of 1942
Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 14/Jun/2024
97.124.252.171
 
Muriel E. (Nagel) Crawford, 99, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her home with her family and
friends by her side.
Born November 16, 1924 in Newburgh, NY, Muriel was the
daughter of the late Theodore and Esther (Mattson) Nagel.
During World War II, Muriel was a nurse cadet trainee and
even met Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fortunately the war ended
before she finished her training. She went on to become a
registered nurse and was employed at the Monroe Woodbury
Central School District.
On May 4, 1946, Muriel married her childhood sweetheart,
James Crawford in Newburgh, NY. Together they took road
trips (they never took the same route twice!!) and visited
places all over the country.
Jim and Muriel were very active in the St. Isaac Jogues
Catholic Church in Chestertown where Muriel served as
President of the Altar Rosary Society. Muriel also stayed
very busy supporting Jim who was the President of the
Chestertown Rotary Club. They were involved in many Rotary
activities and projects through the years. Muriel and Jim
were most often found enjoying life and their family
together until Jim's passing in 2016.
Muriel was a well-spoken woman who will always be remembered
for her kindness to others and her willingness to be
helpful. She adored children and animals. Muriel enjoyed the
friendships she made playing spirited games of nickels in
her community. Most of all, she was a woman of great
integrity who always kept her promises, and she will be
greatly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Muriel was
predeceased by her brother, William Nagel.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Carol Ann
Peterson and Janette King (Bernard); her grandchildren:
Craig King (Sharon Anne), Michael Peterson, and Alan
Peterson (April); 13 great-grandchildren; her nieces: Willa
Rapp (Bill) and Lois O'Dell; her great-nephew, Scott O'Dell;
her great-nieces: Rachael Rapp and Dr. Kirsten Rapp; as well
as many beloved four-legged companions throughout the
family.
Friends may call from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17,
2024 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main Street, South
Glens Falls, NY 12803.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
June 18, 2024 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80
Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, with Rev. Guy A. Childs,
Pastor, officiating.
Rite of Committal will follow Mass at 12:00 p.m. at the
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell
Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Memorial donations in Muriel's name can be made to Community
Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866, or to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80
Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank Gayle Bush, Erin Miner, Angela
Starks, as well as Community Hospice of Saratoga especially
Vicki, Karen, and Tom for their friendship and loving care
during Muriel's illness.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. -
Nov. 16, 1924 - June 8, 2024
Published by Post-Star on Jun. 13, 2024.
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