January 17, 1931 – June 21, 2020
M. Lucille Craine, 89 of Victory passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's. Lucille graduated from Red Creek Central High School in 1949 and went on to Rochester Business Institute. She retired from a career with General Electric in 1990 after 30 years. Not one to stay still, Lucille then took on the role of Victory Town Supervisor for several years. Always ready to lend a helping hand, Lucille, along with her grandchildren were part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. Lucille also spent many Sunday's helping with the pancake breakfasts at the Cato Legion.
Lucille is predeceased by her parents, Clay and Mildred (Wright) Coppernoll and brother, Ord Coppernoll. There was nothing more important to Lucille than her children and grandchildren. Surviving to cherish Lucille's memory and many stories of long ago are; Son Marc H. Craine, of Fair Haven, his children; Christopher C. Craine, his wife, Ashley and their son, Maverick, of Clay, Marc R. Craine and his wife, Kera of Fair Haven, Son Dan C. Craine, his wife Allison of Red Creek and their children; Lindsay L. Craine of Branson, Missouri and Joshua D. Craine of Sparks, Nevada.
Lucille will be remembered for her generous spirit, love of having coffee at the 104 Store, birds, John Wayne westerns, Big band music, dancing and the color pink.
Friends may call on the families on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, 6816 Church Street, Red Creek, from 3:00-6:00 PM. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Lucille's memory to the Victory Volunteer Fire Department, 12009 NY-38, Cato, NY 13033 or Victory Union Cemetery, C/O Thad Wiggins, 12237 Old State Rd., Cato, NY 13033.