Gilford-----Wade Russell Crawshaw, 59, of Gilford, died at home on Monday, October 3, 2011 of Metastatic Melanoma.
Wade Crawshaw was born May 22, 1952 in Arlington, Mass., the son of Carl and Ruth (Whitcomb) Crawshaw. He lived in Billerica, Mass. before moving to Gilford forty years ago. He was self- employed in the operation and maintenance of drinking water systems for thirty-one years.
Wade was a member of the Opechee Water Ski Club. The New Hampshire Water Works Association and the Lakeshore Park Association.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Terry (Vidal) Crawshaw; his son, Alex Crawshaw; his daughter, Lisa Brooke Mahan; his mother, Ruth Crawshaw; a sister, Dianne Crawshaw and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Crawshaw, and by his uncle, Russ Crawshaw.
Burial will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H. at 2:00pm.
A Memorial of Wade’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 3:00pm- 5:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance. The family requests casual attire.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.