Randy C. Crandall


Randolph (Randy) C. Crandall was born May 8th, 1949 in Windsor, Ontario Canada. He passed away on February 14, 2023 with family at his side. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather, a true family man, until he began suffering the effects of dementia (FTD). He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Terry Crandall, grandson Patrick Baldwin and son-in-law Pat Baldwin. He was 73.

Randy enjoyed many things; cooking (a true Chef), camping, fishing, reading and traveling. He especially loved gathering family and friends together over a great meal and spoiling his grandchildren at every opportunity. Randy’s chosen profession was an electrician; working for the I.B.E.W. Local 58 until his retirement.

Randy leaves behind his wife, Bethany Crandall – Sisters, Lynn (Mike) Smith and Susan (Cy) Childs – Sons, William (Tina) Crandall, Todd Crandall, and Christopher (Teri) Crandall – Step-daughters, Paula Baldwin, Donna Millikin and Amy (Tracey) Crane – Grandchildren, Hannah, Grace, Christopher, Wyatt and Ethan Crandall, Pamela Baldwin, Emily and Mitchell Henley, Corey Chaney and Madison (Mac) Marshall, along with three great-grandchildren, and two nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that anyone wishing to honor Randy’s memory to make a charitable donation to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at https://www.theaftd.org/. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Detroit Cremation Society, 8253 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, Michigan, Mark Smith to officiate. Randy’s family will be present to receive friends from 2:00 pm until the time of the service at 3:00 pm.

Randy’s obituary was written by his loving family.

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  1. Nelia Benevides on February 17, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    Chris, Teri, Wyatt and Ethan,

    I am sorry for the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. I’m sure his legacy will be carried on in your lives each and every day. In this difficult time of sadness remember all the good times and all the loving moments.

    We’re thinking about you all in this difficult time.

    Love ,
    Nelia and David



  2. Chet & Mary Skrzypek on February 17, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    Mary and Chet Skrzypek
    So sorry to hear of your brother passing! He was so young! It sounds as if there was a lot of love in his world from his children, wife, grandchildren, and his adoring sisters! I haven’t seen Randy in a while but I remember him being quite fun loving! Praying for his whole family as you go through this trying time!
    Love you,
    Your cousins Chet and Mary



  3. Chet & Mary Skrzypek on February 17, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    So sorry to hear of your brother passing! He was so young! It sounds as if there was a lot of love in his world from his children, wife, grandchildren, and his adoring sisters! I haven’t seen Randy in a while but I remember him being quite fun loving! Praying for his whole family as you go through this trying time!
    Love you,
    Your cousins Chet and Mary



  4. Susan (Crandall) Bradley on February 17, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    My deepest sympathies to all of the Crandall family. I know you will miss him and cherish your memories of the good times, as I will.



  5. Tiffany Schaffner on February 18, 2023 at 6:18 am

    Brother I’m so sorry about your loss!



  6. Paul LaRue on February 26, 2023 at 6:58 am

    My condolences go out to the Crandall family. I have great memories of working with Randy many years ago in Utica. Randy was an excellent electrician and a good friend.



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