December 27, 2019 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Roadwork for Dec. 28-Jan. 3

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Borings will cause lane closures on Smithbridge Road — between Arbor Circle and Palmer Drive — in Concord Township from Dec. 30 through Jan. 3, and again between Jan. 8 and 13.

• Bridge reconstruction continues to close Creek Road — between Riverbend Lane and Country Club Road in Birmingham Township. The closure is expected to continue through May 2020.

• Barrier installation will cause lane closures on Brandywine Creek Road between Green Valley Road and Powell Road in Newlin Township through June 2020.

• Road reconstruction will close Spring Valley Road — between Conchester Highway and Concord Road — in Concord Township through April 30, 2020. Detours will be posted.

• Lane restrictions on the Conchester Highway, between Routes 1 and Clayton Park Drive will continue through Oct. 20, 2020, for reconstruction and widening.

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Robert Lee Crandell of Pennsbury Township

Obituaries

Robert Lee Crandell, 87, of Pennsbury Township, died surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Dec. 23.

Bob was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Buffalo, N.Y. to Guy & Lena Crandell. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of 64 years, children Roberta (Doug) Lottes, Catherine (Joel) Gann, Mark (Barbara) Crandell, Donna (Greg) Grinnell, Rhonda (David) Ekholm, 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister Joan Draper. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bob’s biggest pride was his children and grandchildren, and he loved spending time with his family.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he graduated from the University of Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Bob started his career in Parkersburg, W.Va. with the E.I. DuPont Co. Bob’s job took him to Wilmington, Houston, Texas and back to Wilmington in 1983.

After retirement, he volunteered and was involved in several aspects of Pennsbury Township. He served on the Planning Commission and was a founding member of the Pennsbury Land Trust. He served on the Kennett Pike Association, was a Republican committeeman and served on the Fair Hill HOA architectural commission. Bob aspired to keep Pennsbury a wonderful place to live with open space preservation. One of his many accomplishments was terminating development around the township building on Route 1. This 10-year battle resulted in a conservation easement for the township land, never to be developed.

Bob enjoyed sports, especially golf, baseball and football, and was a member of Kennett Square Country Club for many years.

He is preceded in death by his son Kurt, his parents, sister Betty Huggler and brother Pete.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, with funeral mass to follow. Interment, St Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

For online condolences, please visit www.chandlerfuneralhome.com

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