The death of Robert “Bob” John Crawford of Sussex occurred on December 22, 2009, surrounded by his family. A son of the late Frank J. and Sylvia (McLean) Crawford. Bob is survived by his loving wife Helen (Desjardine) Crawford, his sons; Shaun Crawford (Jamie Lynn McLeod) of Moncton and Christopher (Krystal) Crawford of Sussex, granddaughters; Kaylee and Helea, brothers; Winston Crawford and Frank (Marilyn) Crawford all of Sussex, Richard (Marion) Crawford of Belleisle Creek and several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his sister Edris Manning and brothers Wallace and Gerald. On December 22, 2009 Bob Crawford passed away in his home with his loving family around him, after a 6 month battle with cancer. Bob was 61 years of age. He was born on August 25, 1948 at the Sussex Hospital. Bob contracted polio at age 4, but this did not hamper his spirit to live life to its’ fullest, as his family and friends could attest to. Bob’s two greatest joys in life were his marriage to Helen and the birth of his 2 sons Shaun and Chris. He was also a very loving grandfather to Kaylee and Hellea, who were the apple of his eye. Bob worked at Chown Enterprises, UNB Fredericton at Harriett Irving Library as supervisor of support services, also he was a bookkeeper at McGibbon Diesel. Bob’s other greatest joy in life was his music, as everyone knows when you hear the name Crawford, you think of music. He enjoyed teaching music to his various students over the years. Bob loved playing with numerous musicians, in multiple bands, but he especially loved playing with his brothers and sons. Bob will be sadly missed. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 1:00PM at Trinity Anglican Church, Sussex. Donations made to the Palliative Care Room at the Kiwanis Nursing Home, Children’s Wish Foundation, Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Although Bob had many suits he preferred jeans and a shirt, therefore everyone is welcome to dress casual.