CRANE, Brian Alan

CRANE, Brian Alan
29 March 1939 - 22 April 2026

Passed away peacefully at the age of 87.

Brian is survived by his wife, Yong; his sons Julian and Justin; daughters-in-law Sandra & Kirsty; his brother Denis; his grandchildren Sophia, Kiana and Rory.

Brian was born in the UK, spent his early years with his big sister Yvonne (dec.) and younger brother Denis in Ayrshire, Scotland. He attended prep school in Macclesfield, Cheshire and then Clifton College, Bristol (UK).

He started his first job with Esso Petroleum while waiting for National Service call up. He completed basic training as a Marine and was then commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Marines (2 years).

After a short stint with Rank Hovis McDougall (UK) as a Sales Manager, he joined Inchcape Group (Sarawak, East Malaysia) in 1962 as a Management Cadet. He spent a total 27 years with Inchcape and was promoted to Executive Director (1975). He was awarded the “Star of Sarawak” by the Malaysian Government for services to business.

He moved to the Tootal Group in 1988 (Singapore) managing their Business Development and HR responsibilities. Following this, he moved to Melbourne in 1991 as a self employed consultant working with a number of multi-national companies before retiring in 1998.

Brian was a dedicated Freemason for many years.
His unbounded love for all his family and friends was very special. His second love was for good food, single malt whisky and golf (rain or shine!).

“My greatest love and thanks to my darling Yong, Julian and Justin and their respective families for all bringing so very much love, meaning, pleasure and joy into my life.
I trust that I have not let them down. God Bless”.