Bruce Chrane Obituary Chrane, Bruce Charles Age 69, of Shorewood, Minnesota, formerly of Amherst, New Hampshire, died suddenly at his home on September 2, 2006. He was born October 12, 1936 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Gladys and Allan Chrane. He graduated from Southwest High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1954. He then received a degree in business administration from Macalaster College in St. Paul in 1958, and married Barbara Hoff that same year. He moved to New Hampshire with his family in 1972 and spent the best years of his life there. Bruce was employed in the high-tech industry for 45 years as a sales representative. He enjoyed sports all his life, particularly football, and coached youth sports, including hockey and softball. He was also active in the community, playing Santa for the Town of Amherst for many years. He relished spending time entertaining friends and family, and was a consummate host to all who had the pleasure of his company at his home or the family retreat in Moultonboro, NH, where he spent many summer days relaxing, enjoying his family and being outdoors. He was also an active member of the Colonial Church of Edina, serving as an usher most Sundays. He is survived by his former wife, Barbara (Hoff) Chrane of Dover, NH; his sons, Stephen Chrane and his wife Joan of Phippsburg, ME; Scott Chrane and his wife Raeann of Rochester, NH; and Thomas Chrane and his wife Kim of Dover, NH; and his daughters, Lauri Winter and her husband Dean of Newmarket, NH and Susan Lavoie and her husband Mark of Stratham, NH; seven grandchildren, numerous devoted friends and his beloved Golden Labrador, Murphy. A memorial service will be held at the Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 9th, 2006, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.