Barb passed away quietly at home in Victoria, BC on November 2, 2015. Barb (Babs) Mom, was born in Kamloops on January 22, 1927, growing up in Prince Rupert, Nelson and Victoria. She trained as a Nurse at the RJH where she met her future husband, James Roy Crawford on February 7, 1949. When Roy developed polio, Barb went back to work with the BC Forest Service, where she had a long and productive career. Finishing in 1979, both Roy and Barb settled into retirement happily. They were avid travellers, seeing much of Canada and the USA by car. Barb had such a zest for life and a huge sense of humour. She had many long-time friends and loved to entertain, play bridge and ‘do lunch’. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up immensely. In her later years, she travelled to many adventurous places cruising, which she said is the way to Travel! She will be missed by all who knew her over her full and happy life. Barb was predeceased in 1999 by her husband of 50 years. She leaves to mourn her two children, Michael (Bernie) Crawford and Judy Passos (Crawford), as well as four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Scott) Wynn and Stuart Crawford and Sarah and Michael Passos. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Margaret Lalonde; nieces and nephews, Bill (RIP), Dennis, Gord, Karen, Lorraine, Sherry, Caroline and Cathy and her nieces and nephew from her birth mother, Bill, Maureen, Barb and Kathleen.
We miss you already dearest Mom and Granny.
PS. I love you back, mama
A memorial service with a reception to follow will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to mom’s favourite charity, The Salvation Army, #A 902 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1E8. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Sherry -Lynn
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Russell and Dorothy Condolences.
Our thoughts are with you.
Russell and Dorothy
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Sherry and Don Head We will all miss Auntie Babs and her infectious smile and laughter. She was a Great Auntie to all of us in the Crawford clan. We will remember her as having a big heart and always caring for others . I will always remember and thank her for taking me on my 1st camping trips as a little girl . It is something that I still enjoy at this age of 50 ish. Don and I will always be thankful To Auntie Babs and Uncle Roy for opening their home for us exchange our wedding vows some 32 years ago. May you rest in peace Auntie Babs and say hi to Uncle Roy for us Love you now and forever.
Sherry and Don Head
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Harry Fearman Michael & Judy
sad to here of your Mums passing, I remember fun time with you 2 and Barb & Roy at Uncle Sawyers place
Harry on Hornby Island
To Mike and Judy
Your Mom was a fantastic Auntie to all us Crawford Kids. She will be missed dearly by many