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Norman Crawley Obituary

CRAWLEY, Norman R. Jr. 78, originally of Wenham MA, passed away on December 3, 2008 at his home in Braintree, MA. He was the son of the late Norman R. Crawley & Beatrice Thurston Hamblin Crawley. Educated in Wenham MA public schools, where his mother was an English teacher, he graduated from Beverly High School and Northeastern University. He was a member of the military service, having served during the Korean conflict. For over a half century, he has been the owner and president of Crawley & Company Incorporated, an advertising, public relations and sales promotion company. Norman Crawley was an Eagle Scout and and active adult Scouter, having served on the executive boards of the Boston Council, Old Colony Council, and the Cape & Islands Council, Boy Scouts of America. Active in Rotary, he has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Active in boating, he was a member and officer of the Charles River Yacht Club in Cambridge, MA and the Bare Cove Power & Sail Squadron. He was a Shriner and member of the Old Colony Masonic Lodge, Hingham MA. Per Mr. Crawley's request, no services will be held.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 10, 2008.

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Mike Casey

December 19, 2008

Mr. Crawley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Ronald Morin

December 17, 2008

Am sorry to hear of Norman's passing, he was a colorfull, interesting person and kind and fun to be with, will miss him. from Ron Morin an old friend

ROBERT NELSON

December 15, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

richard murphy

December 10, 2008

Larry,
So sorry to hear of your recent loss,but we know Norm had a varied and interesting life.Will always remember sailing with the group in the BVIS.That was a trip on all levels.
Richard Murphy & Jack Green
Chelsea by the Sea

Linda Stone

December 10, 2008

On behalf of the United States Power Squadrons, as well as personally, I offer my condolences to the friends and family of Norm. He will be remembered for his years of work to make boating safer in Massachusetts. Sincerely, Linda Parsons Stone, Commander District 12 USPS

Tia McCormack

December 10, 2008

I will always remember Norm as a kind and generous man.He will not be forgotten.Larry so sorry for your lose.
Tia McCormack

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