ROCKPORT: Joan C. (Crane) Eicher, 95, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in the Sunrise Assisted Living @ Gardner Park in Peabody following an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Dr. William T. Eicher, Sr.
Born in Englewood, New Jersey on April 16, 1915, she was the daughter of the late George and Hannah (Koenigsdoeffer) Crane. She had resided in Richmond, Virginia and Queens, New York for many years before moving to Rockport in the early 1980’s. She was also a former member of the Rockport Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathie A. Eicher of Siesta Key, Florida; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark E. Eicher and Lygia M. Eicher of Beverly; three grandchildren, David Naranjo of Siesta Key, FL and Kristin and Emma Eicher both of Beverly; a brother, George and his wife, Katherine Crane; a sister, Dolly White and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her son, William T. Eicher, Jr.
Her funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. There are no visiting hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.