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Rosemary Crawford
1933-2024
With great sadness the family of Rosemary Crawford, 91, of Mahone Bay,
NS, announce her passing on Friday September 6, 2024.
Rosemary is survived and mourned by her children Jill Nelson of
Toronto, David (Barbara) Crawford of Kelowna, BC, Robert Crawford of
Lunenburg NS, and sister-in-law Susan Speke of Toronto. She will be
missed deeply by her grandchildren Meredith & Jennie Nelson and
Erin & Jasmine Crawford, and remembered fondly by nieces Anna,
Toby and Robin.
She was predeceased by parents Haskell and Eloise Coates; husband of
67 years Dick Crawford; brother David Coates, his wife Claire and
their daughter Susan; son-in-law Reed Nelson; and brother-in-law Nick
Speke.
Rosemary attended St. Clements School in Toronto, followed by a year
at Denison College in Ohio and three years at the University of
Toronto where she obtained a BA in Sociology. She was a proud member
of the Delta Gamma sorority.
She was a lively girl and young woman whose love of fun and adventure
is warmly remembered, often with laughter! Rosemary had a gift for
friendship and made lifelong friends in high school, university, at
work, and wherever she lived. Her beaming smile charmed all, and her
curiosity and intelligence made her an interesting and lively
companion. She loved watching sports and the nightly news, reading
books of all kinds, and enjoyed music, travel, and fine clothes and
jewelry.. Her parents were Christian Scientists and instilled in her a
strong faith, and interest in Bible study which she continued her
whole life.
With flashing blue eyes and a brilliant smile, she was very popular
with the young men, but when she met Dick Crawford on a blind date in
university, she was smitten. So was he. He often told us that when
they started dancing, he thought he had never held anything so soft.
Rosemary’s life changed when she was in a head-on collision that
badly damaged her left leg. She credits the orthopaedic surgeon Dr.
Frederick Dewar with saving her leg and encouraging her recovery. They
developed a mutual admiration for each other … he for the
tenacious young woman who wouldn’t let this tragedy define or
limit her, and she for his expertise in healing her leg and the wisdom
to overcome the lifestyle changes that would result.
The ordeal had one good outcome … Dick visited her in the
hospital most days during her recovery, growing their love and deep
commitment to each other. They graduated from U of T in June 1956 and
were married on June 15, 1957. Rosemary worked at Canada Life and at
Canadian Shell Ltd until she became a mother in 1960.
Raising three children in the ‘60s and ‘70s was
challenging and she worked hard. Our memories are full of good times
at the cabin and road trips to the East Coast. Did we have any idea
what it took to feed and clothe three kids, get us all to and through
skating, piano, horseback riding, swimming lessons and homework, and
maintain two lovely homes (Toronto and Mansfield)? She made sure we
lived that full and interesting life … all while keeping up her
own friendships, volunteering at Gibson House, and even keeping her
mind sharp in the University Women’s Club!
In 1982, the family moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia when Dick became
president and chief executive officer of Maritime Life. Rosemary had
never expected to move away from Toronto, but she took on the
challenge with her usual determination and resourcefulness. She went
ahead to Halifax and chose the house on Point Pleasant Drive that she
turned into a lovely home and a focal point for family and social
gatherings. She made new and deep friendships, and old friends came to
visit the East Coast.
Having tasted NS living, Rosemary and Dick decided to stay after
retirement. They built a new house in the hills overlooking Mahone
Bay where Rosemary once again created a warm and beautiful home.
Rosemary became a well-loved member of her church and the greater
community. She loved to learn. In addition to Bible study, she
embarked on a creative writing course and took classes with Dalhousie
Senior College. She and Dick read to the residents at the Mahone Bay
Nursing Home, making their way through the Jan Karon
“Mitford” series several times and brightening many lives
in the process. She was a regular sight at concerts, and dining with
friends and with Dick in the many restaurants in the area.
It has a been a blow to lose both our parents within such a short
time, but it has focused us all on happy memories of two lives well
lived. We are grateful beyond words for the kindness and support
received from friends, family, neighbours and healthcare workers
during the last few months.
We will remember Rosemary at a funeral at St. James Anglican Church in
Mahone Bay on October 9 at 2 p.m.
No flowers please. If you wish, a memorial donation made to the
Hinchinbrook Farm Society, Blockhouse NS (via CanadaHelps.org) would
be meaningful to the family.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box
200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:
www.mahonefuneral.ca
MAHONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
“Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 141 years.”
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