A former municipal and provincial politician and community powerhouse has died.

John Crane passed away Thursday at the age of 86.

A former mayor and councilor for Upper Island Cove, Crane also served as the Liberal Member of the House of Assembly for Harbour Grace from 1989 to 1995.

He was also a past Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge in this province and for Canada, as well as former master of the Harbour Grace Masonic Lodge and one-time Shriner of the Year with the Trinity-Conception club.

A wake is scheduled for Sunday and Monday at Slade’s Funeral Home in Upper Island Cove.

The funeral is set for Monday afternoon but is by invitation only.