Obituary of Audrey M. K. Crawford
Audrey passed away peacefully, to be reunited with her beloved Crow, on August 14, 2024, following a recent bout of pneumonia. Up until the end, Audrey maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied travel experiences with her late husband, Leonard "Crow".
Audrey is survived by her two sons, Lance Crawford (Alana) and Blake Crawford (Bonnie); grandsons: Tyler (Anna), Dylan (Rachel), and Brock (Kaitlynn); great-granddaughter, Molly; sister, Patsy (Joseph) Osborne; special nieces and nephews: Crystal, Cindy, Scott, Tricia, Mark, Derrick, Stephen, Barry, Danny, Lana, Tina, and Tanya; sister-in-law, Frances; as well as special dear friends, Janet and Dave Hutchings and Terry MacKenzie.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Leonard “Crow” Crawford; parents, Rita and Kingsley Bailey; sisters: Lorraine, Rita Marie, and Marlene; brother, Richard; and niece, Shelly.
Mom was infamous for being an excellent baker, and there were a few occasions she would even share her baking secrets with close family members. She delighted in preparing her baked goods to share with her family and friends and you could always count on her to have something sweet in the cupboard, in case someone happened to drop for a cup of tea or coffee. There was also never a shortage of candy in a dish, as Mom had quite the sweet tooth.
Mom, always dressed to the nines in her extensive wardrobe, was also well known for having a razor-sharp memory capacity and could recall names, dates, and life experiences that would put a computer to shame. Mom also loved snowmobiling at the cabin, well into her 70s. She enjoyed curling, bowling and especially her weekly “Card Club” day with the “girls” which continued for over 50 years.
The family wish to thank the Emergency Department at the Saint John Regional Hospital, as well as the staff of Shannex Nursing Home in Millidgeville for the care and kindness they extended over the past years. Mom’s life was touched by so many wonderful people, and on her behalf, her family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for the impact each of you had on her beautiful and vibrant time on this Earth.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424), where a time of visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 2 to 8 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 12 noon from Brenan’s Chapel. The service will be livestreamed. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com
