Obituary of Frank Crawford

It is with great sadness the family of Frank Douglas Crawford Jr. announce his passing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Sussex Health Centre. Born in Sussex, NB on February 22, 1952, Frank was the son of Frank James Crawford Sr. and Sylvia Augusta (McLean) Crawford.

Frank was well known for his musical ability being able to play many different instruments including – guitar, bass, Irish whistles, and the bagpipes. He was always ready to play a tune. Frank played in several local bands over the years including The Morning Light, The Country Travelers, The Crawford Family Band and lastly The Crawford Brothers.

Frank excelled in his cooking abilities, having owned and operated several restaurants and worked in many other food establishments. Frank’s last and “best ever” job was cooking in Churchill Falls, Labrador for Nalcor Energy. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and colleagues. He was forever talking about his time in Labrador, and it was there that failing health forced him to retire.

Frank’s Love for his family was unmeasurable. He was extremely proud of each and everyone of them and never tired of listening to their stories or what they were doing. Frank was devoted to his wife Marilyn, she was his “rock”.

After a period of declining health his greatest wishes were to see all of his grandchildren graduate, as of late his wish was to be able to attend his grandsons wedding which he also did, and by the grace of God he was able to be there and stay the whole day and celebrated with them. The dialysis staff can attest to his excitement as it was the daily topic of discussion when he was feeling up to it and they heard the details many times.

Frank is survived by his wife Marilyn (Parlee) having reached 54 years of married life. His son Clifford (Stephanie) of Whisler, BC;  His daughter Tammy (Bob) Buell of Newline, NB; Three grandson Ethan (Emily) Buell of Halifax, Eli and Milo Buell of Newline, NB; His brothers Winston Crawford and Richard (Marion) Crawford of Belleisle Creek, NB; Brothers-in-law Gary of Roachville, Dale (Heather) of Rockville, Darren (Cathy) of Cedar Camp, Stephen of Brantford, ON; sisters-in-law Hellea Crawford of Sussex, Sandra (Matthew) Dickinson of Lower Brighton, Ethel (Gino) Juteau of Jeffries Corner.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Frank was predeceased by his brothers; Robert (Bob), Gerald and Wallace; his sister Edris Manning; and his brothers-in-law Robert Manning and Lester Spicer.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB (506)433-1176 from where visitation will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4 to 7pm.  A celebration of Franks life will take place on October 4, 2025, at 3pm from Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex with internment in Trinity Cemetery in Sussex Corner. There will be a reception to follow at Wallace Funeral Home.

Donations in memory of Frank may be made to a Charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr Stephanie Ward, Rebecca and Courtney for their wonderful care and compassion during a few difficult years.

Also, thanks to the Sussex Dialysis Unit and Extra Mural nurses and staff for exceptional care as well.  Special thanks to Rachel and Hannah for your wonderful care and compassion.