Crawford, Noel Marcus
Noel Marcus Crawford, 88, made his final dance on May 6, 2020, gracefully bowing out of a life well-lived. He is deeply loved and remembered for his kind heart, cheerful nature, and extensive story-telling.
He was born to Marcus and Anne Crawford on December 29, 1931 in Toronto, ON. Growing up with his older brother, the late Stan Crawford (June), Noel developed a true sense of adventure and zest for life.
He began his career at D.H. Howden & Co. Ltd. in Toronto, ON where he met the love of his life and most cherished dance partner, Ann. Together, they danced through life, raising their three children, Lynn, Randy, and Sharon, owning and operating the Hilltop Motel in Meaford, ON for 22 years, watching their seven grandchildren grow into accomplished young adults, and spending many warm winters at their second home in Maple Leaf Golf and Country Club in Port Charlotte, FL.
Noel was a true champion of his communities, at home and down south. In Meaford, he was widely known for his role in constructing the Big Apple, and was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Meaford Kinsmen. At Maple Leaf, he was always on the go. Whether he was square dancing or singing in the choir with Ann, carving beautiful wooden birds, or sharing stories with neighbours and friends, Noel was a man who truly found joy in every day.
Above all, Noel’s biggest joy was his family. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by his wife Ann (nee Lyons) of 65 years; his children Lynn Skippen (Bob), Randy Crawford, and Sharon Mountford (John); his grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsay), Beth, Valerie, Sarah, Meagan, Whitney (Brad), and Colton (Heather); his great grandchildren, Ryan, Kellen, and Baby Jacob (who took his first breath a few hours after Noel took his last).
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions a private family visitation and interment at Lakeview Cemetery will be conducted.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation, where Noel received excellent care from Dr. Benissa and the healthcare workers, would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Private family visitation at Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford, ON
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions a private family visitation and interment at Lakeview Cemetery will be conducted.
Donations: Meaford Hospital Foundation
2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Crawford Noel Marcus 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Meaford, Province: Ontario