Barry William Crawford

1977 - 2015

Barry William Crawford obituary, 1977-2015

BORN

1977

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Barry Crawford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 19, 2015.

CRAWFORD, Barry William
(February 9, 1977 – July 16, 2015)
Tragically in Richmond Hill on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at the age of 38. Much loved son of Bob and Jenny. Fiancé of Janet Newhook. Big brother of Bryan. Nephew to Andrew Elkington, cousin to Keena and Geoff. Barry will be remembered by his extended family and friends. At Barry's request, please dress casually. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, July 20th from 7 – 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 21st from 1 – 3 p.m. with a Celebration of Barry's Life at 3:00 p.m. Burial at Mount Lawn following. Memorial donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com.

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July 27, 2015

Patricia Hope

Bob & Jen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories help you find peace.

July 27, 2015

Javier H.

In this moments, I haven't the correct words, only hope God give them comfort, now they have an angel, guard for them.

July 24, 2015

Sandra Mancuso, Konecranes

My sincere condolences to Barry's family. I'm so sorry to hear of his loss. He had a great personality and smile I will always remember.

July 24, 2015

Peter & Nicole Romas

Janet, Bob, Jenny & Brian,
We are very sorry for your loss, please remember we are thinking of you.
Barry, from the moment I met you I knew we would be good friends, the way Janet's eyes light up when she spoke of you was such a wonderful thing to experience, there was a lot of first's for her with your relationship, and I will be forever grateful to you because of how you made my best friend feel. The love was undeniable and wonderful. I can never repay you for this. You are such a wonderful person inside and out, and I am grateful for the time I got to spend with you and Janet. It was such a joy to be around you guys. Barn shoes was a blast, we were both so competitive and loved the game. You will forever be in my heart.

July 23, 2015

Anne & Sue Connor

Bob, Jenny, Bryan and Janet..... Mom and I are terribly sorry for your loss. I know it has been many years since the last time we saw you, however, we were in complete shock when we read it in the paper. We want to send you our thoughts and prayers.

July 23, 2015

Matt Ghiloni

To all of Barry's family and loved ones, my deepest condolences. I will keep Barry and you in my thoughts and prayers.

July 23, 2015

Sharon Brown

Your Konecranes family in Portland Oregon offers our heartfelt sympathy at your loss.

July 22, 2015

Alison Robichaud (nee Martin)

Dear Bob, Jenny and Bryan,

When I opened the paper tonight I was in complete disbelief to learn of Barry's passing. It has been over thirty years since I've seen him but I will never forget that smile, the times sitting in your basement watching black and white TV and losing a tooth during a wrestling match on some lawn back on Ormond Dr. Barry was unforgettable and as I still vividly remember a boy from thirty years ago I know his memory will never fade and in thirty more years people will still look back on his life with a smile on their face.
I am so sorry for your loss. As a mother of two sons I can not imagine your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. As are my dad's Jim Martin.
My sincerest condolences,
Alison Martin

July 22, 2015

Marcus Tully

My condolences to all of Barry's family. I will always remember him as a good childhood friend in Whitby.

July 22, 2015

Tom Sothard

Bob, Jenny, Janet and family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Barry was a great member of the Konecranes Team and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and my God be with you all.

July 22, 2015

Debby McBride

So sorry to hear the terrible news of Barry's tragic passing. He was a vendor of ours and I enjoyed our talks when he would visit the shop. God Bless!

Debby McBride on behalf of staff and management at Rider Tool

July 21, 2015

Stephane Proulx

Janet, family and friends, sincere condolances. Thinking of you very hard and sending love.

July 21, 2015

mark dempsey

Dear Jen, So sorry for your loss, you've been in our thoughts and prayers, god bless. Mark Dempsey

July 21, 2015

Christina, Darryl and Sarah Lyons

Deepest sympathy

July 21, 2015

Steven Fogg

Bob,Jen and family. Deepest Sympathy for your loss.

July 21, 2015

Dear Bob & Jenn, We hold you in our hearts, at this sad sad time. No words can express the deep sorrow we all feel for you and your family. Know Barry will always be there forever in your heart and memories.
~ Liz, Dave, Kimmi & Jenn, Rosedale, On

July 21, 2015

So sorry bob and Jenny . My thoughts are with you Barry was such a lovely person thinking of you at this sad time Janice & George forbes.

July 21, 2015

THEO AMPADU

My deepest sympathy to the family, Janet and love ones. I have worked with Barry for over 3 years.I don't have the words to express the word of this loss. Barry was one of the most hardest working, selfless and warmest individual i have ever worked with. He was always encouraging and never shy to express his wisdom the Barry way. Barry, you will be truly missed but never forgotten.

July 21, 2015

Steven Fogg

Bob,Jen and. Family. Deepest Sympathy for your loss.

July 21, 2015

Gabe Warne

Dear Jenny and Bob,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Words cannot seem to adequately express the pain and sorrow I feel for you at this moment. I hope you and your family can take comfort in many, wonderful memories of time spent with Barry and gather strength from friends and family around you. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

July 21, 2015

I worked with Barry at the start of Barry's Konecranes career - he always had a caring manner and smile for his fellow coworkers. Such a great person to have known. Hopefully your special memories will help bring you some comfort in the days ahead. My sincere & deepest condolences to all.

Sylvana Zambon

July 21, 2015

Vince Bellissimo

Thoughts and prayers to all of Barry's family and friends.

July 21, 2015

Mahadevkumar Bhatt

Our deepest sympathy to Janet and Barry's family.

I worked with Barry at KONECRANES for 11 years. Barry will be greatly missed but his warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.

M. Bhatt & Family.

July 21, 2015

Kevin Towers

I have worked with Barry for over 10yrs at Konecranes. Barry true kindness was evident one night when he and I were travelling home from Fischers, NY. I hit a cement block with my truck and damaged the heating/cooling system. It was late and very cold. Barry was in his car behind me. I asked if he could take me to a hotel and I would get it fixed the next day. Instead, Barry went to the local Autozone to get the needed parts to fix my truck. He climbed under the car in the snow and freezing temperatures and fixed my truck on the side of the road while I sat inside his warm vehicle. Barry insisted it would only take him a minute.....and it did. He always had time to help a friend. Barry will be missed by all of his Konecranes family.

July 21, 2015

I knew of you before I knew you, and all the amazing things that you helped Janet accomplish I will always remember. Always enjoyed joking around when we met up, and I'm very sorry to hear the news. I'll never forget our ziplining trip, and we never did get back to do the expert course! You really did make Janet happy, and for that I am extremely thankful. My condolences to your loved ones, though words will never be enough to replace you in their hearts.

July 21, 2015

Jenny Scott

Bob and Jenny.....please accept my deepest sympathies. You are doing the unspeakable...burying a son. No parent should have to do that. I can't pretend to imagine your sorrow.....know that you are in my thoughts.

July 20, 2015

Karina Walker

Words cannot begin to express how saddened I am to hear that we have lost such an amazing person. I had the pleasure of working as Barry's Admin at Konecranes. I will remember Barry as hardworking with the drive and skills to succeed. He was always there to encourage his coworkers and praise a job well done. I also thought of Barry as a friend, I will remember his kindness and quick wit that could brighten the most stressful of days.
To Barry's family and friends I am so sorry for your loss. Janet, I am thinking of you.
B, you will be missed.

July 20, 2015

Shannon Bain

Thinking of you, with silent love and honour; words just do not come easily. Shannon & Andrew Bain

July 20, 2015

Melissa & Jason

Our deepest sympathy to Janet and Barry's family.

July 20, 2015

Brett Jarvie

I worked with Barry for a short time but he was always someone who made me laugh and smile. My deepest condolences and sympathy to those closest. He will be missed.

July 20, 2015

Delann & Gerry Hoban

The pictures you have posted are so great! We worked with Barry at AVPEX and he was always smiling, a kind hearted sole and very funny. A real joy to know and work with. We are saddened by this news and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

July 20, 2015

Peter Ovens

On behalf of the Uxbridge Bruins Organisation and former team-mates from Barry's junior C hockey days, we mourn the loss of a great individual and friend. "Blue" will always be remembered.

Peter Ovens
Uxbridge Jr. C. Bruins Hockey Club.

July 20, 2015

Paul Trentadue

Please accept my condolences. I played hockey against Barry while he played in Bowmanville and on the same team in Uxbridge. He was an awesome goalie and even better person. Deepest sympathy,
Paul Trentadue

July 20, 2015

Karen Spears

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Barry will truly be missed!

Although I cannot be there know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 20, 2015

Stella Dobson

As your oldest friend, Jenny I feel the loss so much. We have shared all life's moments even though we are so far away and are so proud to have known Barry, a wonderful son.
The whole family send their sympathy, love and prayers.
Eric and Stella
Suffolk. UK

July 20, 2015

Teresa Galle

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Barry. Our deepest condolences go out to Janet and Barry's family. The Blue Rooster

July 20, 2015

Peggy McLean

Words can never express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will never forget Barry's unbelievable quick wit. It was a pleasure to work with such a truly kind and gentle person. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Barry's family and friends.

July 20, 2015

Bob and Jen - we just got home from a holiday and we devastated to learn of the passing of your Son Barry. Our hearts go out to you and your family. It is so hard to lose a child, no matter the age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; should you need anything at all just give us a call and we will be there for you. We are so so sorry.
Ron & Donnie, Rosedale, Ontario.

July 20, 2015

Denise Davidson

Janet and Barry's family - I wish I had the words that could lighten your grief. My heart is reaching out to you for what you are going through. So sorry for your loss.

July 20, 2015

Janet and family ...In your time of loss, extending Deepest sympathy and hearfelt condolences,barry was a special person and cannot be replaced, sadly missed but never forgotten.

Steve and murray Kubota Orillia

July 20, 2015

Gary LeClair

i am so sorry for your lose, Barry was an awesome guy, we had a great working relationship for the past 5 years and he will be sadly missed

July 20, 2015

So sorry to hear the sad news, sending you all my best wishes and love from your cousin Kevin Playfair and all your UK family. X

July 20, 2015

Totally devastated and still in shock! So sorry to hear this, the world has lost one amazing man. My heart goes out to Janet and his family....thinking of you. I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years....he will not be forgotten......Angela Smith

July 20, 2015

Bob Stuart

Thinking of you at this most difficult that of your life.

Bob and Deane Stuart

July 20, 2015

Tom and Jackie Saunders

We were so sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

July 19, 2015

So sorry to hear about this devastating loss. Barry was a wonderful guy and will always be remembered. - Christine and Josh de Heus

July 19, 2015

Lavinia Clarke

I share your grief. Be brave dear family and stay close.
Sincerely
Vina

July 19, 2015

Bob, Jen, Bryan, Janet we extend our sincere condolences for the loss of a very vey dear young man. Our prayers are with you, especially at this time. I have fond memories of watching a pair of boys running free at the marina.

Carl and Starr Armstrong

July 19, 2015

A terrible loss. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Deepest sympathy. Dale,jan,Dan,Rob & Lindsey

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