Malcolm James Cranston's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2026 in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Malcolm James Cranston

March 22, 1936 - May 21, 2026 (90 years old)

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Malcolm James Cranston's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2026 in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Chapman Family Funeral Homes

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Malcolm James Cranston

March 22, 1936 - May 21, 2026 (90 years old)

Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Malcolm James Cranston Obituary

We bid farewell to Malcolm James Cranston (Nantucket, Massachusetts), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 21, 2026 at the age of 90. Malcolm touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Malcolm James Cranston to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Granville Cranston and Catherine Cranston (Cummings); his wife Helen McDonald; and his brothers, Granville, Henry, Lloyd and John.

He is survived by: his children, Ellen Glowacki (David), Pam Bell (David), Jim, Michele, Michael Cranston (Kathy), Sheila Clinger (Tom) and Katie O'Keefe (Chris); his grandchildren, David Glowacki (Meghan), Brian Glowacki (Shaunna), Christopher Bell (Sarah), Benjamin Cranston, Megan Malo (Tim), Kerrigan (Max), Michael (Molly), Matthew, Emma Cranston, Ashley Souza (Tom), Alexisse Kraniak (Matt), Kaitlyn McMillan (John), Kevin O'Keefe (Jolie), Kayla McCarthy (Patrick) and Julia O'Keefe; his great grandchildren, Connor Glowacki, Sophia, Sam Basta, Lyla Glowacki, Ethan and Mason Souza; his sisters, Rowena Rickard and Catherine Ernsberger; and his siblings-in-law, Genevieve Harmon (Reg), Roberta McDonald, Nancy McDonald, Ronald and Robert McDonald. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Marla Ceely Lamb fund or PASCON of Nantucket.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chapman Family Funeral Homes



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First Congregational Church
62 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554

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First Congregational Church
62 Centre St, Nantucket, MA 02554

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