Raymond W. Crandall, 40, of 11 Christy Road, New Boston, NH, died October 21, 2003 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. He was born in New York State on December 11, 1962, the son of Milton and Lois (Bartlett) Crandall and had lived in New Hampshire for the past six years. Prior to that, he resided for a number of years in the Newton, MA area. He had been employed by Casella Cel, Inc. He enjoyed music and had been a keyboard player. He loved to travel and also loved his pets. Family members include his wife of four years, Kristen (Kipp) Crandall; his mother of Newton, MA; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Rose Shor of Reading, MA; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Robert Levesque of Framingham, MA; a nephew, Jacob Crandall of Franingham, MA; two nieces, Rebecca Shor and Betsy Shor, both of Reading, MA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday from 5 to 8 PM at the family residence in New Boston to remember and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Hampshire Public Radio, 207 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301-5003. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial, send flowers, get directions, or send a condolence go to www.phaneuf.net.