It is with broken hearts and great sadness that the family of Darlene Crawford announce her sudden passing. Late afternoon on Saturday September 4th, Darlene passed away peacefully in her sleep at home.
Darlene was born June 11, 1949 in Goderich to the late Charles (Chuck) and Laura Stewart (Pitblado). Darlene was the oldest of four girls.
Throughout her life, Darlene displayed a love of nature, gardening and enjoyment of arts and crafts. She was a kind, generous and thoughtful person who will be deeply missed by so many.
Darlene was strongly devoted to her family and is survived by her husband, Tom Crawford, her sons Brent Fowler (Leanne) Brad Fowler (Emily), her grandchildren, Cole
Fowler, Olivia Fowler, Brooke Fowler as well as her sisters, Cheryl Glousher (Ron), Heather Little, and Shannon Stewart. Many will feel her loss including nieces, nephews, family and friends.
As per Darlene’s request there is no visitation or funeral. There will be a private graveside service at Colborne cemetery.
Special thanks to OPP officers, Paramedics and McCallum & Palla Funeral Home for their help and support. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated and may be placed through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home. Messages of condolence for the family may be sent through the funeral home at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Daniel Burns
Dear Tom,
We are saddened to learn of Darlene’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Trudy and Dan
Sharron Durst
Dear Tom & family,
My sincerest sympathies to all.
I had the pleasure of working with Darlene for many years at the hospital.
She was always so kind & pleasant & ready to share a laugh.
Barry & Kerry Pitblado
Our condolences to Tom, Cheryl, Heather and Shannon. Darlene was such a lovely person to know, always had a smile and a chuckle. I remember a lot of great visits to the farm outside Auburn, growing up. She will be missed.
Carolyn Synnott (Hartman)
Saddened to hear of Darlene’s passing. My condolences to her family. Although it was many years since I seen Darlene I have never forgotten her or her warm and kind personality while we were high school friends and as young adults. Rest in peace Darlene, I know you be missed by many.
Debbie Selkirk
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working many shifts in the Emergency Department with Darlene out front. She will be missed by so many who knew her.
Rick & Stephanie Young
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Dean Mottola
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tom and all of Darlene’s family. We will forever cherish our great memories of the family get togethers over the years. We love and are thinking and praying for all of you. We will miss Darlene with all our hearts. Love Carol and Dean, Kelli and Larry and families.
Sharon and Dave Cole
I was shocked to hear of Darlene’s sudden passing. But especially thinking of you all today at the graveside. I am sending my most deepest condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sent with much love
Harriet Finne-Soveri
Dear Shannon, my friend.
Pertti and I wish to express our deepest condolences in this heavy moment.
Our love follows you and your beloved.
Harriet and Pertti
Dean Mottola
To Tom and family,We can’t imagine the loss and sadness you must be feeling. To Cheryl and Ron,Heather and Shannon and families we express our deep and loving sympathy. We will miss Darlene dearly. We will hold in our hearts the fun and good memories of parties and good times spend at the cottage and in Goderich over the years. We love you all! Carol,Dean,Kelli and Larry and families.
Sharon and Dave Cole
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Darlene’s sudden passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Sent with much love.
John and Bonnie Hirdes
Dear Shannon, Laura, Luke and Nick, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and aunt. Please accept our sincere condolences in this very difficult time.
Nancy riehl
Tom and family, I am so sorry to read of Darlene’s sudden passing. I always enjoyed working with her at the hospital. My sincere condolences.
June and Arnold Meader
Our condolences Tom,Cheryl,Heather and Shannon. Darlene was such a lovely person to know so the memories of at your Grandma Fanny’s and tobogganing I will cherish.
Rob & Nancy Boyce
Please accept our condolences on Darlene’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed deeply for sure.
Ron & June Corriveau
Tom and the Stewart family: We were so sorry to hear of Darlene’s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Ron & June
Dianne Leddy
Dear Tom
We are so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. Darlene was a very caring and kind person.
Cherish the memories, RIP Darlene
Kathy Butson
Dear Tom, I’m terribly sorry to learn of the sudden and shocking passing of Darlene. I remember my first meeting of her when I was a young child at my Nana and Grandpa’s house when Mr. and Mrs. Stewart were visiting. I think she may have babysat me that night so that the four adults could go to the horse races. Later, you and she became a couple. Darlene was always genuinely interested in me as a young child, teen, and adult. I remember her voice and laughter well and her gentle spirit. May friends, family, and happier memories help you through this very difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug Smith
Tom, We are sorry to hear of Darlenes passing. Darlene was a kind and caring person who always had a smile for you. Will also remember her talent as a seamstress. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families at this sad and difficult time.
Doug and Cheryl Smith
Doris and Ron Daer
We were so sorry and saddened to hear of Darlene’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you all with heart felt sympathy at this very difficult time.
Janet Glousher
Cheryl, Heather and Shannon, my most sincerely condolences to you and your entire family. Thinking of everyone.
Janet Glousher and family
Ron & Carol Horton
Tom and family: Extending deepest sympathy to each of you in your time of sorrow. Keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Garnet
I am going to miss your beautiful smile when you share one of your beautiful creations with us. Such a talented lady, she will surely be missed by family and friends.
Joanne Graf
Dear Tom and family.
Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Darlene was a sweet and very talented lady.
Joanne and Paul Graf
Nancy deGans
Dear family of Darlene, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I had the wonderful opportunity to know Darlene through her arts and crafts. She was a loving and caring person with the sweetest personality. I feel I was very lucky to have met her. Nancy
Frank & Lowisa Hagan
Our condolences to Tom, Cheryl, Heather, Shannon and families. We were shocked to hear of Darlene’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Allan & Judy Day
Tom & family, our deepest condolences for your loss of Darlene, a very special and caring person. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Anita Shah
Sending deepest condolences to the whole family. May her departed soul Rest in Peace.
Jon Ginn
Tom, Cheryl, Heather, Shannon and families.
Mickey and I send our condolences to all.
Mark & Brenda McLean
Dear Tom & family: We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Darlene’s sudden passing. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. She was such a soft spoken, kind and gentle person. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you and all of the Crawford and Stewart families mourn this great loss.
Prayerfully, Mark & Brenda McLean
Patti Parsons
My thoughts and prayers are with Tom and family at this unfortunate time. I really enjoyed Darlene coming to the Y for Aquafit. I always had wonderful conversations about Tom with her.
Bill and Donna Fritzley
Our hearts go out to you Tom and also to Darlene’s family. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time. She was never too busy to stop for a friendly chat and will be missed by so many. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Sincerely
Bill and Donna
Mary & Gord Lomax
We are very sad to hear about Darlene. We can’t imagine not enjoying her waves to us morning and afternoon as we walk GiGi by. We will surely miss her and her happy greetings.
Wayne & Melanie Swan
Our most sincere condolences at this time. Darlene’s laugh will be forever in our minds. Take comfort in your family and your many wonderful memories. Our thoughts are with you.
Don & Donna Fisher
So sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Don & donna
Ron Sowerby
So sorry Tom and all the Family on Darlene’s passing. Sincerest condolences to you all.
Ray (Jake) & Lynda (Lou) Allin
Tom, Brent, Brad, and the Stewart families – So sorry to hear of the loss of Darlene – Our condolences.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Tom and family – with sadness and sympathy. Her love for you will always be with you.
With special remembering – Darlene – a special girl.
Sincerely -Cecelia
Pat Johnston
Tom, Brent, Brad, Cheryl & Ron and the rest of Darlene’s family
I was shocked and saddened when I read of Darlene’s passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friend’s and the many memories that you all share.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
Bev Whetstone
Tom, I am so sorry to hear about Darlene. Stay strong. Thinking about you.
George and Brenda Vanderburgh
Our condolences to Tom and family. She was such a kind and gentle lady. She will be greatly missed.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Darlene, our thoughts are with Tom and the entire family.
Larry Brown
We are saddened to hear of Darlene’s death. As you, as a family, mourn the loss of a wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, we mourn the loss of a friend. There is a small host of people scattered across the US, “South of the Border”, who over the years have come to know her as a friend as well. She held great hope in a resurrection that is sure. May you take comfort in that you will see her again.
Sincerely,
Larry and Jan Brown
Nancy and Junor White
Our sincere sympathy to Tom and his family at this sad time The Stewart family lived below us when the girls were young and have always had a nice chat with them when we would meet. Cherish your memories
John and Linda MacDonald
Our sincere condolences to Darlene’s family on her recent passing. Darlene was a very talented lady and I enjoyed being in her company.
Evelyn boyce
so Sorry to hear of Darlene,s passing My condolence,s to all her family
Jason Mervyn
Tom, Brent, Brad words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. Tom and Darlene was a large part of my childhood growing up in Owen Sound, she always let us stay up late to play road hockey in front of the house. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the days ahead.
Diana Glousher
Very sorry to here of the loss of Darlene a peice of the puzzle is missing but the memories last a life time xoxo 😘
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Tom and Family
We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Darlene.
She was such a great neighbour. Always so gentle and caring.
She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Sincerely Gayle, Barney and Family
Chris & Carolyn Carter
Cheryl, Ron, Heather & Shannon
We are so sorry to hear about Darlene. Please know we are thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Chris & Carolyn Carter
Bonnie Hoffarth
May Darlene rest in peace knowing how much she was loved by her family and friends. My sincere condolences. With love, Bonnie (friend of Shannon)
Shannon Vout
Darlene was a very kind woman and a pleasure to be around , I recall time spent in Goodrich at the trailer , and luncheons in Niagara Falls with Darlene and that car ride around town looking at all Niagara Falls memories …. The laughs we shared. I was grateful to have met darlene and shared these moments with her , Cheryl, Linda, and myself. Rest In Peace ❤️
Mike & Elaine Wilson
May you find comfort in family and friends. With our heart felt condolences to you, Tom, and all the family.
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Jean and Rod Jervis
We are so sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. She was a lovely, kind, thoughtful woman who will be missed. Thinking of her family at this sad time.
Dave&Becky &Joan Crawford McIvor
Deepest sympathies to you Tom, family and friends. So sorry to hear of Darlene’s passing. She will be missed by many. Cherish your memories.
Judy and Paul Kelly
Dear Tom and Darlenes family
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Darlene. A Gentle soul always with a beautiful smile. Hold all of your memories close to your heart at this difficult time to bring you sone comfort.
Thinking and praying for you all.❤️
Vicki & Burt Lobb (Beattie)
Cheryl, Ron, Heather & Shannon
So sorry to hear about Darlene. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs