Gary James Crawford

May 24, 1956 - November 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary James Crawford on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was 68 years old.

Gary was the beloved husband and best friend of Christine and a loving father to Stephen and Christopher. He will be dearly missed by his devoted children Kari (James), Sean, Kristine (Marc), Patrick (Fhaye), and Mike (Ashley). Gary was a cherished grandfather to Beck (Jules), Nathan, Jonah, Allen James, Shae-Lynn, Riley, Holden, Thomas, Phillip, Emma-Leigh, Kamryn, Gabriel, Sophia, and Belle; and a proud great-grandfather to Bentley and Dexter.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and George, Gary leaves behind his dear siblings Kelly and brother-in-law Paul, as well as nieces and nephews Jennifer (James), Ashley, and Matt (Darla). He was a loving great-uncle to Scott (Marissa), Brody, Payton, Ava-Lynne, Lincoln, Laney, Hannah, and Addison.

Gary, a recently retired member of The Toronto Signals Band, will be missed by his extended family, including many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, coworkers, and fellow band members, all of whom were like family to him.

Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:00 p.m.), followed by a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Gary’s memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville. To send flowers or plant a tree in Gary’s memory, please visit the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home website.