CRAWFORD, LEONARD JAMES "CROW" - The death of Crow Crawford, loving husband of Audrey (Bailey) Crawford, occurred on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 at his residence in Shannex’s Embassy Hall. Born November 9, 1929 in Saint John, he was son of the late Walker and Doris (Sorrell) Crawford. In his younger years, Crow was a member of Rodney Sea Cadets. He was very involved in hockey, and was the President of the Shamrock Boys Club, Assistant Coach for the Saint John Schooners Junior A Team, and a goaltender when he played for the Sussex Junior Rangers, the Saint John Beavers, and in American Eastern Hockey in Hartford, CT. He was the President of North End Little League, a representative for International Firefighters, and a member of Saint John Fire Department Local 771. Crow and his wife Audrey were members of Victoria Street Baptist Church, and upon its closing, adherents of Main Street Baptist Church. He was a Cabinet Maker at Christie Woodworking prior to his 35 year career with the Saint John Fire Department, where he retired as District Chief. Crow was also a proud Partner and Vice President of Sparkle Pools, along with his two sons, and loved snowmobiling at The Crow’s Nest. Crow loved his vacations to Las Vegas, so much so that he and Audrey went 29 times. He also visited Newfoundland to see his friends, and took vacations with his family, including his three grandchildren, to California and Arizona. Crow’s grandchildren were so precious to him, and he looked forward to their lunchtime visits everyday while they were in school close to his home. Carbolic- from the boys. In addition to his wife Audrey, Crow is survived by his two sons: Lance (Alana) and Blake (Bonnie); three grandsons: Tyler, Brock (Kaitie), and Dylan; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Shannex’s Embassy Hall for their wonderful care of Crow during his time there. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday, December 11, 2014 and Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel at 10 am. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.