Matilda Dolly Crandall

In loving memory, we announce the passing of Matilda "Dolly" Crandall, 103, of Morgan Hill, Ca, on July 10, 2022.

Dolly was born to Anthony and Rose Barone on February 15, 1919, in San Jose, Ca. She was always a vibrant, positive and independent person from the time that she was born.

Dolly graduated from San Jose High School. Thereafter, she attended Heald College of Business where she met and married Edward Crandall, her husband of 57 years. They later worked together in Ed's accounting practice.

Dolly loved music, dancing and travel. She traveled with her husband around the US to listen and dance to the sounds of Big Bands and Dixieland music. They also did quite a bit of international travel in their retirement years.

Dolly was especially admired for her ability to find joy in everyday life. She had a great smile and could make people laugh with her off-handed comments. She enjoyed being among people and joined several organizations: Flower Lovers Club (despite her never having had a green thumb), Women in Touch, and the Morgan Hill Women's Chamber of Commerce. She was a volunteer at Saint Louise Hospital. Of course, we can't forget that she was a member of a senior dance troupe called The Fabulous Flappers.

Dolly is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Burke Crandall and her son, Edward James. She is survived by three children: Karyn Smith of Lake Oswego, OR, Denise Delgado of Pomona, CA and her son Daniel Crandall of Morgan Hill, CA. She has four grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

We thank everyone for all the love and memories you shared with our beloved mother during her long life. Please keep her smile in your memories.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · July 21, 2022