Obituary of Freda Aleene Crawford
Freda Aleene (nee Kilpatrick) Crawford passed away at the Kiwanis Nursing Home on Thursday November 26, 2015 at the age of 98. Freda was born in Upham, NB a daughter of the late Burpee and Edith Kilpatrick. Freda was the wife of the late Melbourne Crawford who passed away in 2012. Freda is survived by her brother Cecil Kilpatrick and his wife Kay of Sussex Corner, and many nieces and nephews. Freda was predeceased by her sisters: Nettie Kilpatrick, Dora Lawday, Muriel Steel, Hilda Goodwin, Bertha Lane, Mary Wagner, and Etha “Ginger” Duke; and her brothers: Clarence Kilpatrick, Joe Kilpatrick, and Fred Kilpatrick. Freda and her husband Mel lived in Hamilton, Ontario, Moncton, NB and the Lions Villa in Sussex Corner. Freda and Mel enjoyed travelling, bus tours, dancing, and music, bowling, swimming, cross country skiing, cards and spending time visiting with family. The family thanks the Kiwanis Nursing Home doctors, nurses, and staff for the care and kindness she received as a resident. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex. The funeral service will be held on Monday November 30, 2015 at 11:00 am with Rev. Allen Tapley presiding at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshment immediately following the service. Donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.sussexfh.com