1932
Crawford
2010
Crawford Robert Bryant
March 17, 1932 — November 6, 2010
Crawford Robert Bryant, 78 of Wiltsie Bridge Rd. in Ancram, NY passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT.
He was born on March 17, 1932 in Ancramdale, NY a son of the late Harold R. and Bertha M. (Waldorf) Bryant.
Affectionately known as Gus to his family and many friends, he was a lifelong area resident.
A proud dairy farmer, Gus was the owner and operator of the Smokey Hollow Farm in Ancram where he took great pride in his family, farming, his animals and land.
He also had a great interest in raising harness horses which he raced throughout the Northeast. Gus was a longtime member of the Empire Driving Club and a member of the former Cat, Coon and Fox Club. He was an avid bowler and outdoorsmen where he particularly enjoyed hunting.
Mr. Bryant was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ancram and in his younger years was affiliated with the Luther League at the church.
On February 22, 1964 in Livingston, NY he married Carol Ann Jenks Bryant who survives him at home in Ancram. Also surviving are his three daughters and their spouses, Lori and Aiden Keilty, Amy and Gerald Boice and Kimberly and Jim Cooper, all of Ancram. Additionally, he leaves his grandchildren, Katie Lorraine Keilty, Casey Mariah Keilty, Crawford John Boice, Leslie Elizabeth Boice, Sydney Yvonne Cooper and Dawson James Cooper along with several nieces and nephews.
He was pre deceased by his siblings, Harold Martin Bryant, Lee R. Bryant, Joyce Roche and Rev. Sherwood Bryant.
Friends are invited and may call on Tuesday November 9, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM at the Peck & Peck Funeral Home, S. Main Street in Pine Plains, NY.
His funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 11 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Ancram where the Rev. Mark Frickey, pastor will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains, NY.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the St. John's Lutheran Church, Ancram, NY 12502.
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