Obituary of Jack L. Craft

Jack L. Craft Bradford: Jack L. Craft, age 89, of Bradford, NY died Friday April 12, 2013 in the comfort of his home. Honoring his wishes there are no calling hours, and will be no service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA Finger Lakes Animal Shelter 7315 State Rte 54 Bath, NY 14810, or to the Lamoka Masonic Lodge 463 F&AM, Tyrone, NY 14887. Jack was born May 2, 1923 in Hornell, NY, the son of the late Howard G. and Pearl Donnelly Craft. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He has lived locally for 30 years, previously of Hornell; where he was employed for 46 years by the Railroad retiring as an Engineer for Conrail. On Sept. 18, 1993 in the Tyrone Methodist Church he married the former Joanne K. Esaias Stauffer. Mr. Craft was a 60 year member of Lamoka Masonic Lodge 463 F&AM, in Tyrone; loved the outdoors, enjoyed golf, and was an avid "Johnny Appleseed". He is survived by his wife of 19 years Joanne K. Craft at home; 2 children, 2 step children, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by a brother. Arrangements are by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.