Crawford, Roy Edward – Roy Edward Crawford passed peacefully in Colchester East Hants Health Centre on November 10, 2026. He is now reunited with his family – parents, Eddie and Pearl; sisters, Helen, Dorothy, Edith, Edna, Joyce and Gloria; and brothers, Ernie, Danny and Curtis.
He leaves behind his son Roy Jr. and family, for whom his love never wavered. He also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews who remember him fondly.
Born after six sisters, Roy was his parents’ first son and proudly became his father’s namesake. He was a quiet man who kept emotions private, but whose commitment was evident in his actions. After his father’s passing, Roy sold his own property to return to the family home in support of his mother and sister, Gloria, while maintaining the property with pride and devotion. Those who knew Roy could attest to his meticulous attention to detail (some would call it OCD!) and this case was no different, ensuring necessary interior upgrades were fulfilled, exterior grounds were pristine and building a beautiful garage above which he would often entertain family and friends.
Except for a short time spent working in Ontario, Roy lived his entire life in Stewiacke. He was no stranger to adventure though, fondly reminiscing about his road trip to Alaska with friends, for which Roy drove every square mile. Roy worked hard throughout his life and retired from Canada Cement LaFarge Limited after 26 years of service.
After his mother’s passing Roy transitioned to apartment living, where he enjoyed two Keith’s a day, working on puzzles, cheering on his Toronto Maple Leafs, and sharing mealtimes with his sister, Dorothy who lived next door. He spent many an hour chatting on the phone with friends and family, and when loved ones concluded the call with “see you soon”, Roy always replied, “if I’m still here. And if not, you can visit me in Stewiacke east”.
When Roy’s health started to decline a couple of years ago, Roy would frequently say “what would I ever do without you two” when referring to his special nieces, Barb McKenzie and Debbie Adams Crawford. Each readily sharing their time, support, memories and laughter with their Uncle Roy in his time of need.
Special thanks go out to neighbors Clint and Audie Dixon and Robie and Faye Ettinger for their dear friendship and support over the years. To Lorne Weaver for the regular phone calls, which meant a lot to Roy – keeping each other updated on all latest Stewiacke news.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Lionel Hindler, who Roy trusted above all other medical staff and through which all decisions had to be vetted, for keeping him safe and alive for just two days short of 89 years. He has been Roy’s physician for as long as we can remember.
If you wish to make a donation in honour of Roy, please contribute to Pine Grove Cemetery, Roy’s new residence in Stewiacke East.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. A family interment service will be held a later date.
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