Eileen T. Crafts

Eileen T. Crafts, 82, of Riverton, NJ, formerly of Madison NH and Dennisport, MA, passed away from complications of the Corona Virus on October 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Crafts Jr. Dear mother to John Crafts (Susan) and Thomas Crafts (Ashby). Grandmother to Andrew Crafts (Alisa) and Brian Crafts. Beloved sister to Alice Drumm, Kathleen Rubright, and Mildred Strohm (John). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eileen was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of John J. and Helen T. Flannery. She grew up in Riverton, NJ and graduated from Camden Catholic High School. She was employed by New Jersey Bell Telephone Company and in 1959 married Walter Crafts, then moved to Walter’s hometown, Dennisport, MA where they raised their two children. In 1981 Eileen earned a BS in political science from UMass Dartmouth and studied for a Masters degree from Bridgewater State. In 1996 Eileen and Walter retired to Madison, NH. In the ensuing years, Eileen became involved in local politics earning a seat on the local government council (Selectperson). In 2002 Eileen was struck with Guillain- Barre Syndrome from which she never fully recovered, being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Her main caregiver was her loving husband and on his death in 2016, Eileen moved to a long term care facility, Riverview Estates, in Riverton, NJ, a few blocks from her childhood home. While there she was an active participant in daily life, earning an award as Resident Volunteer of the year. She learned to play chess and enjoyed biweekly matches with the instructor and several other residents. Eileen will be missed by those residents and well as the staff for her vivaciousness and sociability. A gathering of friends and family will take place on Saturday, October 24th at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 North, from 9 to 10am with a memorial service starting at 10am. Masks and social distancing measures are in effect. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Riverview Estates, 303 Bank Ave, Riverton, NJ 08077. To share your favorite memories, please visit Givnish.com

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Eileen T. Crafts

July 24, 1938 - October 20, 2020