Crowe, Robert Thomas “Bob” - 78 – Truro
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Robert Thomas Crowe on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Robert was born in Truro on August 16, 1931 and was a son of the late Marvin and Ursula Mae (Spencer) Crowe. Bob was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bob was a dedicated member of St. Andrew’s United Church and a former elder and Venture Leader there. He retired in 1991 after 41 years in the tire business with Andy’s Tire. Bob led a very active life and shared a love for dancing and music with his wife, Phyllis. Bob was also a very creative “Mr. Fix-it” who could repair or build most anything. There are many beautiful quilt frames throughout the Maritimes crafted by his patient hands. He also enjoyed playing cards with Phyllis and their friends. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be missed and remembered by his wife and best friend of 38 years, Phyllis (Wellwood); son, Kim; daughter, Gail Purdy; stepdaughters, Brenda (Charles Brown), Lynn (Gordie Colpitts), all of Truro; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Constance (Langille); sisters, Jean Williams, Doris Crawford; brother-in-law, Bill Crawford; half sister, Louise Thurber; half brothers, Jack Crowe, Marvin Crowe Jr.; stepdaughter, Joanne Clark. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20th from 7-9 pm with a funeral service on Monday, September 21st at 2:00 pm, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev. Jay Ettinger officiating. Interment in Hilden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, ph. # 1-800-611-6345, website, www.alzheimer.ns.ca On-line condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com