CRAWFORD, CARSON "RED" THOMAS - Carson "Red" Thomas Crawford, 85, of Riverview, NB and formerly of Saint John, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Born November 10, 1923 in Minto, NB; he was the son of the late Thomas P. and Lois A. (McKenlley) Crawford. He had been employed and later retired from Atlantic Wholesalers as Commercial Account Manager. Red was an avid fly fisherman and gardener, he also followed his mother's love of baking. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the RCAF. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Edythe F. Crawford; daughter, Carolyn J. Crawford of Hammonds Plains, NS; son, Dr. Tom Crawford (Debra Graves) of Sydney, NS; grandchildren, Sarah Crawford and Caitlin Crawford; as well as nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Howard Crawford and a sister, Leona Crawford. A Veterans Service conducted by the Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 6 will be held the Funeral Home Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 10:45 am. A Celebration of Life will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John, NB following the service. Donations in Red's memory made to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca