Christopher C Crawford

Christopher Calvin Crawford, 76, of Gorham, ME and formerly Upton, MA passed away peacefully on March 11 surrounded by family following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of 37 years to Elizabeth F. Crawford, and father of Meredith C. Scaplen.

Born in Detroit, MI and raised in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI and Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of David C. Crawford Sr. and Gloria Jean (Difford) Crawford (both pre-deceased). He attended Cincinnati Country Day School, and is a graduate of University of Cincinnati.
Before finishing college he served in the United States Navy for 7 years, attending bootcamp in Quonset Point, RI and aboard the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. During his time at sea he traveled the globe including crossing the arctic circle.

After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy he started his career as a graphic designer before pursuing positions at Digital Equipment, EMC, Compaq, and Hewlett-Packard focusing on sales and international business development. Many of these positions gave him the opportunity to travel, and he spoke fondly of trips throughout the United States and internationally especially to Poland and France.

When work brought him to travel overseas he always made an effort to learn some conversational language and explore local food. He would often surprise people with his ability to greet them in their language and ask about a familiar meal.

Often seen as a renaissance man, he held many hobbies and interests including cooking, gardening, debate, reading, art and antiques, and his Christian faith. It was not uncommon that neighbors walking by in Upton would get stopped for a chat along the fence, to swap articles or recipes or just to say "hi". At holidays family and friends would receive something from "Crawford House Comestibles".

There would rarely be a day that didn't start with a cup of coffee and reading The Wall Street Journal. He was a devoted Father and "Poppy" to his three grandchildren and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by:
Meredith L. (Crawford) and Andrew T. Scaplen of Gorham, ME (daughter and son-in-law) and their children John L., David C., and Charles C. Scaplen.
David C. and Anne C. Crawford of Raleigh, NC (brother and sister-in-law)
Julie W. Crawford of Des Moines, IA (sister-in-law)
Jonathan F. and Wendy B. Crawford of Milwaukee, WI (brother and sister-in-law)
Along with several nieces and nephews


Predeceased by:
David C. and Gloria D. Crawford Sr. (parents)
Wallace F. Crawford (brother)
Elizabeth F. Crawford (wife)

A memorial service will be held at Cotuit Federated Church, Cotuit, MA on Friday, May 22 at 11 am for both Christopher and his wife Elizabeth (Folkers) Crawford who predeceased him September 17, 2021. A private burial will precede at Mosswood Cemetery, Cotuit, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Christopher to:

In Touch Ministries
P.O. Box 7900
Atlanta, GA 30357-9979

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Attn: Development Department
875 N Randolph St, Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203