CRAWFORD, WALTER G. of Marshfield Jan 10, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Hazel M. (Dugas) Crawford. Dear father of Roger Crawford and his partner Peg of Marshfield, Yvonne Lyles and her husband William of New London, CT. and Shirley Trask and her husband Harry of Palm Bay, Florida. Loving grandfather of 9 Grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Brother of Gertrude Converse of NY.
Walter grew up in Dorchester Lower Mills, MA and was very involved with All Saints Episcopal Church. He and his loving wife of 67 years, Hazel, raised their family in Milton and later Hanover, MA. Most of his working life, Walter was employed in the printing industry, well respected for his skills, and in particular his remarkable ability to repair printing presses.
After retirement Walter and Hazel lived in Marshfield and traveled extensively. They relocated in Florida for several years until 2001 when they moved back to Marshfield to be close to their growing family.
Musical by nature, he played and marched for several years with the Milton Grenadiers Drum and Bugle Corps. An avid sportsman and boater, he was President of the Unquity Sportsman’s Association in Milton and a past Commodore of the Marshfield Yacht Club.
Walter was part of the Greatest Generation, giving more than they took. Not only will we miss the person we will miss what he represented. Memories of him will be of a man with an abundance of mechanical and practical skills, but also someone who was willing to share his knowledge and always a pleasure to spend time with.
A memorial service to honor Walter’s life will be held on Saturday January 22nd at the Marshfield Yacht Club, 11 Ridge Road, Marshfield, MA from 2 – 6 PM. In lieu of Flowers, his family requests that donations in his memory be sent to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite #326, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Funeral arrangements by the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St, Rte 139, Marshfield. For online guestbook and directions please visit us at our website, macdonaldfuneralhome.com