Serena G. Crawford, 90, of Victoria Manor, Amherst, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully at the High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill on Monday, February 15, 2010 in the comforting presence of her family.
Born in Millvale, NS, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Annie (Crowe) Carter.
Serena was a strong woman with good family values. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren and took pride in providing them with great care. She worked for several years at Oxford Frozen Foods.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter Isabell Lewis, Fenwick and son Lloyd (Karen) Crawford, Wentworth; grandchildren Karen (Jeff) Lewis, Calvert (Lynn) Lewis, Everett (Elizabeth) Crawford, Darlene (Doug) Goodal, Alan (Allison) Crawford, Lee (M.J.) Crawford, Justin and Brian Crawford; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Russell; daughter Madelene; sons Curtis and Blaine Crawford; grandsons Joey and Darrin Crawford; daughter-in-law Pancy Crawford; son-in-law George Lewis; sisters Viola Carter, Effie Dobson; brothers Lawrence and Basil Carter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford (902-447-2167). Due to the current renovations at W Allen Funeral Home, visiting hours will be held from the Oxford United Church on Thursday from noon until 2 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Oxford United Church on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2 pm, Rev. Doug MacDougall officiating, assisted by Rev. Jack Briggins Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Wallace in the spring.
Those wishing to make a donation in Serena's memory may do so to the Kidney Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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