John Glenn Crawford

To John Glenn Crawford, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For John, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile along with his contagious laughter, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. John really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

      John was born on November 26, 1961 at St. Justine's hospital in Montreal,Quebec. His parents were Huntley and Therese. John was raised in Montreal, Quebec. Even as a child, John had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

      Always a good playmate, John was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, and a good sense of humor, John managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. John was raised with Six siblings. He had four older siblings, Junior, Carl, Danny, Helene, and two younger siblings, Susan and Charlie.

      All of John's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, John experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in boxing and karate. In his spare time he liked to sing, play guitar, play pool with his brothers and hang out with friends.

      Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that John was a "stand up guy.” He liked to joke with his classmates. John simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for John, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he did very well during his school experience. Since experience was John's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, ultimately utilizing the theory approach when needed. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite classes in high school were math, history, and science.

      The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made John very easy to approach. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was very endearing and cherished every precious moment together. John sang songs of love and hope each day which brought happiness to those around him. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in his personal relationship.

      Perhaps the reason John related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. John was blessed with one daughter, Jazmine. He was also blessed with Two grandchildren, Julian and Audrey. John had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. John's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He would spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, John had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

      At work, as in life, John was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. John liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, John was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. John's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see John as an excellent problem solver with the ability to conquer challenges and perfect each task. John established Crawford Renovations in 1997. John was President and sole owner of Show Atlantis Services Inc. (S. A. S ) and he also owned Ambrosier Promotional Services in Montreal, Quebec both established in 2006. He was the proud owner of S.A.S Construction in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario established in 2009. John also helped to care for his mother-in law from 2008-2020 which was a full-time job within itself, but he did this with compassion, patience, and love. John was very proud of his successes and looked to the future for the next challenge to pursue.

      John enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, John enjoyed creating and building things. His favorite pursuits were singing and playing guitar, writing his novel, gardening and landscaping, and riding his Harley Davidson. John was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

      Living life in the fast lane suited John just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was brave, impulsive, spontaneous, and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included Florida, New York City, and he always wanted to visit Melbourne, Australia, Japan, and see the Pyramids in Egypt.

      John was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of John's favorites was his pitbull Chico. They were best friends for 4 years.

      John passed away on February 1, 2020 at Sault Area Hospital, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Services were held at St. Jerome's Church.

      John brought joy to all of those around him. He was such a kind and generous man to all. He was a compassionate and happy man who loved to laugh and sing every day. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. A beautiful man inside and out. He always looked to the future for his next endeavour. John Glenn Crawford lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. The memories that we have of our time with him are treasured. He was and always will be One Male. He will be remembered with a Smile and tremendous Love and Affection.

LIFE IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU

The sun still rises in the east

And darkness falls at night

But nothing now seems quite the same

Each day is not as bright

The birds still sing, the flowers grow

The breeze still whispers, too

But it will never, ever be

The same world without you

It's so sad that you had to go

Your leaving caused such pain

But you were so very special

And earth's loss is heaven's gain.

CRAWFORD, John Glenn - Suddenly with his wife by his side at Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 58.

Beloved husband and best friend of Roseann for 17 years. Loving and cherished father of Jazmine (Alex) of Calgary, Alberta. Proud grandfather of Julian and Audrey. Predeceased by his parents Huntley Crawford and Therese Laekas - Crawford. Dear brother of Daniel Boileau (Joan), Charles Crawford (Nadia), Susan (Chris), Helene (Rocco), late Raymond (Therese) and the late Carl Crawford. Special and much loved son-in-law of Ethel Dallaire (late Roger). Brother-in-law the late (Wayne Dallaire), late Jeanine Ambeault (John). He will be fondly remembered by Jane Chaput, Matt Corbiere, Laura Kelly and their families. John will be deeply missed by his godson Shawn, his niece, many nephews, and friends from Montreal, Calgary and Sault Ste. Marie. John will be missed by his fur baby and companion, Chico.

John Crawford was such a wonderful human being. He lived his life with compassion, dignity, honesty and generosity. He always lived his life to the absolute fullest, with no regrets. He was a self made, self taught man with many accomplishments. One of those was raising his daughter Jazmine as a single father. He was One Male. Safe journey my love, until we meet again or as he would say " I'll See Ya" You will be deeply missed and cherished.

Friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Welliington St. East 705-759-2522) on Sunday, February 9, 2020 between 6 pm and 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Jerome's Catholic Church on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Pat Woods officiating. All are invited to a Celebration of Life and feast immediately following the service at the Batchewana Learning Centre (15 Jean St. Manitou Park) from 1 until 4 pm. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque) to Algoma Family Services or Sick Kids would be greatly appreciated. Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.

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CRAWFORD, John Glenn - Suddenly with his wife by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age 58.

Beloved husband and best friend of Roseann for 17 years. Loving and cherished father of Jazmine (Alex) of Calgary, Alberta. Proud grandfather of Julian and Audrey. Predeceased by his parents Huntley Crawford and Therese Laekas - Crawford. Dear brother of Daniel Boileau (Joan), Charles Crawford (Nadia), Susan (Chris), Helene (Rocco), late Raymond (Therese) and the late Carl Crawford. Special and much loved son-in-law of Ethel Dallaire (late Roger). Late Brother-in-law Wayne Dallaire, late Jeanine Ambeault (John). He will be fondly remembered by Matt Corbiere, Tina Ambeault, Laura Kelly and Johnny Kelly and their families. John will be deeply missed by his godson Shawn, his niece, many nephews, and friends from Montreal, Calgary and Sault Ste. Marie. John will missed by his fur baby and companion, Chico.

John Crawford was such a wonderful human being. He lived his life with compassion, dignity, honesty and generosity. He always lived his life to the absolute fullest, with no regrets. He was a self made, self taught man with many accomplishments. One of those was raising his daughter Jazmine as a single father. He was One Male. Safe journey my love, until we meet again. You will be deeply missed and cherished.

Friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Welliington St. East 705-759-2522) on Sunday, February 9, 2020 between 6 pm and 9 pm. Funeral Mass to take place at St. Jerome's Catholic Church on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11 am, with Rev. Pat Woods officiating. All are invited to a Celebration of Life and feast immediately following the service at the Batchewana Learning Centre (15 Jean St. Manitou Park) from 1 until 4 pm. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque) to Algoma Family Services or Sick Kids would be greatly appreciated. Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.