Ticonderoga. Lawrence E. Crammond, 86, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga. Born in Ticonderoga, August 28, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Jennie (Untiedt) Crammond. Mr. Crammond was a lifetime Ticonderoga resident. He was employed by the International Paper Company serving as Fire Chief for many years, and was a member of the company's Quarter Century Club. He was Past Fire Chief and the longest active member of the Ticonderoga Volunteer Fire Department having served for 66 years. Larry served in the Merchant Marines during WW II, and also served in the New York State National Guard. He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1494 of Ticonderoga. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Dorcey (Thatcher) Crammond; one daughter, Jill Crammond of Delmar; one son, Gary Crammond of Ticonderoga; one brother, Gerald Crammond and his wife, Jane of Silver Bay; and one sister Elizabeth Bougor and her husband, John of Bridgeport. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jude Wickham, Sophie Wickham, Jon Crammond, Shane Crammond and Gary Crammond, Jr, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, October 3, 2014 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A Fireman's Ritualistic Service will be Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Ticonderoga Elks Ritualistic Service will follow at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Scott R. Tyler, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga. Donations in Mr. Crammond's memory may be made to the Ticonderoga Fire Department, 60 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 265, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.
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