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Kenneth Allan Crosby
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Allan Crosby, as he was surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Yarmouth, April 10, 1941, to Allan and Betty Crosby, and raised in South Ohio. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Irene Pike and they raised three sons, Kevin, Craig and Phil. He also had five grandchildren – Schuyler, Cole, Kaylee Boulton, Maxwell, and Desmond. Family was everything to him.
Ken began his working career with CIBC the year the Yarmouth branch was moved to its present location. He joined the family business in South Ohio (Ohio Esso) where he worked until 1972. He was then appointed as the Atlas agent for Imperial Oil for Southwestern Nova Scotia.
In 1976, Ken joined Metropolitan Life and after four years he joined Great West Life where he remained for the rest of his working life.
He served as Director of Yarmouth Minor Hockey, Member of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce (President for a term), and Facilitator for Junior Achievers. He also served as Municipal Councilor for nine years and was on the Board of Directors for Tidal View (now The Meadows) and President of the Board for Harbour Side Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Irene, three sons, five grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, as well as sister Diane Richardson, uncle Bruce Cunningham, and daughters-in-law, Norma Crosby and Cathy Crosby.
Ken was adherent of Yarmouth Wesleyan Church. Donations may be made to South Ohio Hillside Cemetery, Tri-County VON, Friends of Gilles Boudreau Cancer Help Fund, or a charity of your choice.
A time of celebration of Ken’s life will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
A special thank you to Dr. Marais and Dr. Rent as well as the nurses at the Tri-County VON and Pastor David Hockley for their excellent care and support.
Wednesday March 15th 2023
Death notice for the town of: YARMOUTH, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Kenneth Allan Crosby Wednesday March 15th 2023
obituaries notice Kenneth Allan Crosby Wednesday March 15th 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Allan Crosby Wednesday March 15th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.