Obituary: Patricia Ann Crane-Kay, 68, Of Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home): Patricia Ann Crane-Kay, 68, of Meriden, loving wife of Samuel Kay, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was born in New Haven on September 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Russell and Eva Louise Sprague Haller.

Besides her husband Samuel, she is survived by her loving daughters, Amy Sue Perez (Thomas), Crystal Rose Crane (Alex Cintron), and Patricia Elizabeth Crane, grandson Alex “Peewee” Cintron, and her very best friend, her “back pocket,” Debbie Angelotti. She was predeceased by her brother Russell Haller, Jr.

Patricia worked for TI Automotive for 19 years until her retirement. She was an avid animal lover, who spent a lot of time at the Meriden Humane Society caring for animals in need. She also loved gardening and spending time with her family.

A service celebrating Patricia’s life will be held on Sunday, October 22 at 12 noon at the Sterling Village Clubhouse, located on Devon Court within the Sterling Village Community at 500 Yale Avenue, Meriden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to The Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home here.