Peacham , VT- Carleton Mansfield Crane, 87, of Bayley Hazen Road , died on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at the Woodridge Rehabilitation in Berlin , VT.

Carleton was born on February 9, 1928 in Barnet , VT to J. Alrick and Margaret (Tubbs) Crane.

Carleton attended St. Johnsbury Trade School. He married Noreen Churchill Powers on January 21, 1978. For many years he was a heavy equipment operator, operating a bulldozer for Dana Calkins of Danville , VT. Carleton will fondly be remembered for his great work ethic and sense of humor. He had a great love for woodworking, carpentry, and crafts. Carleton and Noreen enjoyed taking day trips around the area. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the birds.

He was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Noreen Crane on March 21, 2012; a brother, David Crane; a daughter, Susan Robinson, and a son-in-law, Carl Foss.

Survivors include five children, Jack Crane and wife Laura of Monroe, NH, Sharon Foss of Suncook, NH, Gary Crane and wife Jody of Groton, VT, Janice Vance and husband Larry of North Woodstock, NH, and Steve Mosher and wife Maureen of Barnet, VT; four step children, Vaughn Powers and wife Bess of Marshfield, VT, Vivian Powers and companion Arnold Withers of Danville, VT, Vera Lapierre and husband Buddy of Peacham, VT, and Kari Powers and husband Patrick Ross of Barre, VT; 11 grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; numerous step great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Hunter of St. Albans; a brother, Edward Crane and wife Ruth of East St. Johnsbury, VT; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At Carleton's request, there will be no public services.

Burial will take place privately for Noreen and Carleton in the Pleasant View Cemetery , Barnet , VT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Humane Society of one's choice.