My deepest sympathies to her family. I went to high school with Louise and had the opportunity to catch up with her.

I'd like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family of Louise Winter Crane I grew up knowing of Louise, even if I didn't know her, she lived a block away from my family. I got to know Louise after my brother Brian introduced us and we became thick as thieves immediately. I LOVED being with Wez, she was always fun and she was so smart! Wez and I took a few vacations together and on a trip to Maine we had some interesting conversations with some state troopers. I remember our trip to Williamsburg, VA where we excelled at Belgian Waffle making every morning we were there. Many times I went to Bracey, VA to visit Louise and Brian and we would go out on the boat. Sometimes we would just float on life jackets in the lake and laugh. Best fun was when we went out on the jet skis and just let go! I saw Wez take care of Brian, until the day he died and she loved him. Wez and I would talk on the phone every few days and I remember her telling me about her cats. Her being a cat person, like me, came later in life (she loved her cocker spaniels very much too). I think she found it easier to care for cats and they are very good company as anyone whose let 1 sit in their lap for a few minutes can tell. I will miss her so much but I know that she is happier now than when I last saw her at the Atria. God Bless you Wez.

I will miss you Louise I will miss the talks we had the fun time you were like a aunt to me you were funny and sweet I will miss you alot

Louise was a very sweet friend to all who knew her while she lived in Bracey, Virginia. Louise attended the Kingswood Methodist Church and immediately became part of our church family. We loved her dearly and miss her. She is now with her Heavenly Father!

Met Louise in Bracey Virginia through church and then through my oldest son and I going over and assisting other members of the Church to mow down the side of the cliff that she lived on. It was always a pleasure to speak and listen to her stories of educating young minds. She is and will always be missed. May peace be with her and her family during this time! God Bless

I met Louise when she moved to Southside Virginia. She always brought a light to the room with her smile. May she be at peace now. My condolences to her family and loved ones.

My Memories Of Louise It was the second semester of our freshman year in Spring 1973, at C.W.Post College when I first met her- a tall, slender, dark haired girl. She was seated next to me in one of our education courses as we were both studying to become elementary school teachers. I introduced myself to her and that's when I learned her name and little something about her. She was Louise Winter from E. Northport. She was a freshman and a commuter student like I was and she also, lived in the Township of Huntington, like I did. On each of the following class days, she continued to sit next to me and our friendship grew from there. As the semesters passed, it turned out we would eventually share many education courses together in addition to sharing many fun activities both, on and off campus such as: lunchtime at Hillwood Commons, the student center on campus where we would each have our frugal 27 cents lunch sandwich -a poppy seeded hard-roll filled with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes and for a nickel more, one could also, get a slice of American cheese; lunchtime dances and live concerts inside Hillwood's Rathskeller, the campus pub where we would be joined by our other Post friends Bill, Chris, Keith, Robin, Patti and sometimes, on rare occasions, my brother Cam; the big seasonal dances at the campus cafeteria; Saturday afternoons at Walt Whitman Mall where Louise would browse the clothing and shoes sales racks at Lerner's, Kinney Shoes, and the Simplicity and Butterick sewing paper patterns at the Singer Sewing Machine store; and Saturday afternoons browsing the shops in Northport Village or walking in the Northport community village park or on the dock. We would also, visit each other at home on numerous occasions. I recall Louise's bedroom, a large upstairs bedroom with a twin bed pushed to the wall, book shelves, art supplies, piles of fashion magazines, and a large heavy black wooden desk under the window where she would complete her Avon cosmetic sales forms. Being a "door to door" salesgirl earned Louise free cosmetics and perfumes samples, she would not otherwise have the money to buy for herself. The desk drawers were half-filled with all sorts of goodies- free cosmetic samples, perfumes and numerous nail polish bottles. In my young eye, "What a delightful treasure trove!" Sometimes, Louise would give me a few free samples after I made a purchase. Avon's Lily of the Valley cream perfume became a favorite of mine and sometimes, she gave me a few free samples 'just because' we were friends. Nice! What I especially remember is how Louise would accompany me to my various horse shows in the tri-state area. I was a member of the C.W.Post equestrian team and I would drive myself to various horse riding stables to compete in the intercollegiate horse-show association's competitions. Louise was good company to me on these sometimes, long drives. She was also, very supportive of my efforts by cheering me onto victory as I usually ribboned in one of the top three positions in each of my competition classes and I eventually became a valued high point rider for my team. Had Louise's financial situation been different, Louise, too, would have represented "Post" but in two different capacities. Louise tried-out and was accepted for a position on the Post cheerleading squad. In addition, she was interviewed and was invited to pledge for the honors sorority but due to her employment schedule, she was unable to participate nor accept any of these extracurricular activities. Sad. Louise had brains- always on the honor-roll and she graduated Post with honors- cum laude. She was goal-oriented and driven as she would set her sights on a goal and did everything in her powers to achieve it. She had creative artistic abilities by being a self-taught portrait artist in pencil, painting message rocks before it became 'a thing.' She was creative by making her own yummy rum cake and peach cobbler recipes; by designing and sewing her own clothes, sofa pillows and doing interior house painting. She was the hardest worker I ever met by putting herself through college- a private and expensive one at that! No loans. She worked year-round. During the school year, she worked part-time and during Summer vacations while I was off enjoying myself, traveling through Europe or Canada, she was working full-time either at her uncle's machine shop or in the paint department at TSS Department Store in addition to babysitting and her Avon sales. One semester, when she was looking for "a change," I got her a part-time job at Lady Cake Bakery where I was working part-time. It was fun working together plus, we enjoyed a nice perk of the job-we got to take home baked goods that did not sell. I even remember, one semester, Louise worked full-time and went to Post full-time! Louise was also, generous with her guests. After retirement, when we resumed our friendship, she invited me to visit she and her husband, Brian in Virginia at their beautiful lakefront home. I went several times. She also, invited my brother and our joint friends, Tom McNally (my long term former college boyfriend) and his wife, Kate to visit, too. My brother couldn't make it but everyone else did and we had a blast! - boating on the lake, swimming, bbq-ing, visiting the local wineries, attending a community fair in town and enjoying each other's company and reminiscing about our fun college days and how we first met. (Well, you know how Louise & I met but Tom? Louise and I were at the West Point Military Academy weekend horse show where I was competing. It was the biggest show of the year as it was an overnight weekend. Saturday- we received a tour of the post- the military's term for their campus, visited the military museum, followed by a served dinner in the mess hall and a dance. We would stay over night at the upscale Hotel Thayer which was right on the post. On Sunday, was the all day horse show. I won a second there, a red ribbon, two years in a row. Exciting! This was in the era when West Point cadets were still all male. The equestrians like myself and our guests like Louise were the honored guests at the academy. At the head of each dining table would be a cadet and he would portion out our meal and serve it to us. Louise and I were seated next to each other and Tom and his buddy, Bernie were seated across from us. Tom and Bernie were equestrians on the Jersey City State College Equestrian Team in NJ. Tom and I clicked but not Bernie and Louise but they remained friendly casual acquaintances. Tom & I dated about three years before calling it quits when I chose not to marry him but we have remained good friends to this day. Because of how we all met, Louise, Tom and I have also, remained friends and would annually meet in the city for a meal together around Christmas-time.) Louise was fun-loving like I am. During our retirement years, she accompanied me on several domestic trips: Naples, Florida; Emerald Island, NC; Wilmington, NC; Christmas House Tours in Easton & St. Michael's, Maryland and of course, to NYC. We always had tons of fun! All these qualities made Louise a very special person but what made Louise a very special friend was all these things plus how she made you feel- Whenever, anyone was in Louise's company, whether it was because of her amusing antics or quick-witted humor, or her enthusiasm or her endless positivity, she always made you feel happy. Time spent with Louise was a guaranteed fun time -no matter the activity. She accepted everyone at face value and at their level and did not attempt to change them to suit her nor did she criticize them. Louise was simply an all around - "good egg!" She was good at everything she did but best with people for she knew how to make you feel happy and glad to be alive whenever, you were in her company. To me, Louise was more than a classmate, and more than a friend. She was my best friend. She was the closest relationship to the sister, I never had. Louise, It's been my honor to know you and share much of my life with you. I shall miss you, forever; I already do. Until we meet again- Love you, Court

Deepest Sympathy to all the family. May she Rest in peace in Heaven. Prayers for you all..🙏☮️

Many fond memories; some going back nearly 50 years. Always vivacious and full of life. Godspeed.

I and anyone who ever had the privilege of knowing Louise was blessed to have her in their lives. I shall forever miss you, my dear friend. Courtney Quinn

My dear friend, I have been missing you already. We shared many years of friendship which I will always cherish. Now be free of that horrible disease and find peace again with Brian by your side.