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MARGARET (BETTY) ELIZABETH CRAWFORD
Date of Passing: Sep 29, 2022
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MARGARET (BETTY) ELIZABETH CRAWFORD
Peacefully in Waterloo, on September 29 in her 99th year.
Beloved wife and companion of Maurice, dear mother of Peggy (Doug Smith) and Christine of Winnipeg. Scott (Peggy) of Peterborough and Maureen of Waterloo. Survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister Gladys resides in Niagara Falls. Predeceased by husband Maurice, brothers Don and Sonny.
Born in Edmonton, Betty moved with her family to Kenora in 1939. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing. Many wonderful friendships were made that lasted her whole life. She was a life member of WGH-HSC Nurses' Alumnae and attended many reunions. Betty nursed for several years and then began raising her family. Betty and Maurice were married in 1946 and lived in Winnipeg, MB, Riverview, NB and Peterborough, ON. Betty worked for a number of years at the Peterborough Public Library in the Children's Department which she thoroughly enjoyed, especially story time! Betty volunteered in retirement at the Peterborough Hospital happily sharing her love of books by going around to rooms with the book cart. She retired from that with a service award for 25 years.
In their retirement Betty and Maurice took numerous trips and tours meeting wonderful people, seeing lovely places and just enjoying life. Since 2017, Betty lived with Maureen in Waterloo. Betty was a gracious person who loved her family and friends and the house was always open. A recent highlight was a family gathering in Waterloo with her family on the occasion of her 99th birthday.
Time has taken me from you,
Although not very far.
I'll be watching through the sunshine
And through the brightest star.
I'll be watching all of you
From the heavens up above.
So take good care of each other
and carry all my love.
A cremation has taken place and a private celebration of her life.
In sympathy donations may be made to: WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni Association 138-700 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T2 or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2022