ANNE D. KRACKE
Waterford, CT – Anne D. Kracke, 93, a former Baldwin resident of 65 years, died peacefully at her home at Atria Crossroads Place in Waterford, CT on June 9th.
Anne was predeceased by her husband, William H. Kracke, and her son, John Jeffrey Kracke. She is survived by her son William F. Kracke of Gales Ferry, CT, her daughters-in-law, Carolyn S. Kracke and Rosemary B. Kracke, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren
Born in Lockport New York on February 26, 1920, daughter of the late Ralph Lambert Darrison and Marjorie Belle Babcock Darrison, she moved to Brooklyn, NY after the untimely death of her father and her mother’s remarriage to Milton P. Jackson. She attended high school in Brooklyn and after attending art school she briefly worked as a model/saleswoman at Abercrombie & Fitch.
After the conclusion of World War II, Anne, her husband Bill, and 1 year old son, Bill, moved to Baldwin with Jeff born two years later. Anne was active as a Cub Scout Den mother for both of her sons as they grew and when they moved on to Boy Scouts she shifted her energies to her artistic talents. She discovered ceramics and for many years taught an Adult Education class in ceramics from her home. She did professional ceramic creations as well for some notable clients. In her later years, she transitioned from ceramics to china painting and oil painting.
After joining All Saints’ Episcopal Church, she became active in many of the women’s activities in the church and eventually focused the majority of her efforts on the Altar Guild, serving as the Altar Guild director for 23 years.
Anne was also active in the community, joining the Women’s Advance Club of Baldwin in the late 60’s. She filled several positions in the Advance Club, including President. She was honored by the Advance Club as a lifetime member and continued to attend meetings and write the monthly newsletter until she moved to Connecticut late last year to be closer to her family.
There will be a memorial service celebrating her life on Monday, July 15th at 10am at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Harrison Ave, Baldwin, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Memorial Fund in her name.
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