Death Notices

CRAWFORD, Gladys Joy (nee Alward) – passed away at the Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 in her 88th year.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Crawford (2004).  Loving mother & grandmother of Roger Crawford (Joan) of Simcoe, daughter Lindsay (David McDonald);  Wendy Ritchie (late John – 2009) of Tillsonburg, her late son Gregory (2020), his son Sawyer; and Robin Crawford (Rick Ritchie) of Tillsonburg, her son Dylan (Kaitlyn Depew).  Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Gloria Dewey (Carl) of Haliburton and Linda McCall (Art) of Vittoria.  Sadly missed by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Predeceased by sisters Shirley Walker (2013), Blanche Haskett (2021), Cleo Long (2022) and by her brothers Wayne Alward (1996) and Darryl Alward (2024).  Cremation has taken place.  The JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe in care of arrangements. Those wishing to donate in memory of Gladys are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Society of H-N.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199