Peacham, VT Noreen Olie Crane, 77, of Bayley Hazen Road, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at her home. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on September 17, 1934, the daughter of R. Kenneth and Vivian (Snow) Churchill. Noreen graduated from Peacham Academy, Class of 1953. Noreen was predeceased by her first husband Ralph Powers on March 26, 1965. She married Carleton Crane on January 21, 1978. Noreen attended the Peacham Congregational Church, was a 4-H leader and organized Peacham Fall Foliage. She was a self employed seamstress for many years. Noreen had a passion for making Barbie doll clothing and making numerous Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls that are scattered around the world. She enjoyed her flower beds, watching the birds, and collecting thimbles. Noreen was also predeceased by a brother, Eldon Buster Churchill. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Carleton Crane of Peacham; four children, Vaughn E. Powers and his wife Bess of Marshfield, VT, Vivian E. Vinie Powers and companion Arn Withers of Danville, VT, Vera E. Lapierre and her husband Buddy of East Barnet, VT, and Kari D. Powers and companion Patrick Ross of Barre, VT; four step children, Jack Crane and his wife Laura of Monroe, NH, Sharon Foss and her husband Carl of Suncook, NH, Gary Crane and his wife Jody of Groton, VT, and Janice Vance and her husband Larry of North Woodstock, NH; 12 grandchildren, Arielle, Vanessa, Addison, Carver, LeeAnn, Joey, Aerik, Keith, Norissa, Jordan, Gabe, and Courtney; 6 great grandchildren, Logan, Tyler, Hailey, Taylor, Christian, and Evan; numerous step grandchildren; two brothers, Howard Churchill and his wife Charlotte of Barnet Center, VT and Bernard Churchill and his wife Joan of Peacham; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Noreen s request, there will be no public services. Burial will take place at a future date in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Barnet, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a humane society of one s choice.