The Rev. Dr. N. Benjamin Crandall

The Rev. Dr. N. Benjamin Crandall, 98, of Seekonk, entered into glory on October 20, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Jeanne R. (Bither) Crandall.   Born in Mystic, CT, he was a son of the late Henry W. Crandall and Mary J. (Duncan) Crandall.

Dr. Crandall and his wife Jeanne founded Cavalry Christian Church in in Brooklyn, New York, which relocated to Staten Island as the International Christian Center.   

Dr. Crandall was called to ministry at Zion Gospel Church in East Providence, serving as Pastor and President of Zion Bible College until his retirement.   

He leaves his loving son, The Rev. Douglas N. Crandall and his wife Sandra of Seekonk.  He was the father of the late Karen Crandall.  Cherished grandfather of Kimberly A. Crandall of North Smithfield, RI Michael D. Crandall and his wife Dawn of Phoenix, AZ, and great-grandfather of Jacob Crandall, Luke Crandall, Noel Crandall, Michael Crandall, Jr., Benjamin Crandall, and Isabella Leach. 

His funeral service will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. in Zion Gospel Church, 90 Leonard Avenue, East Providence.  Burial will follow in Springvale Cemetery, Rumford.  

Friends may call at Zion Gospel Temple from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Rev. Douglas & Sandra Crandall for a future memorial fund in memory of Dr. Crandall will be appreciated.

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