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Robert J. Crawford

1932 - 2020

Robert J. Crawford obituary, 1932-2020, Skowhegan, RI

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Robert Crawford Obituary

SKOWHEGAN, ME - Robert J. Crawford, 87, formerly of Seekonk, MA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy T. (Silvia) Crawford. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late George and Ida (Rock) Crawford.

A United States Navy veteran, Robert served during the Korean War. He worked for Texas Instruments, Attleboro, as a group leader for over thirty years until retiring. Bob lived in Seekonk for many years prior to moving to Maine in 2012. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and traveling.

He is survived by two children, Doreen DeRosa and her husband, Chris, of Skowhegan, ME and Dennis Crawford and his wife, Donna, of Attleboro, MA; a sister, Mary Perry of Pawtucket; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Julia Fitton and Evelyn Traynor.

His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a graveside service with Military Honors at 10 a.m. in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk, MA. VISITATION will be on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to La Salette Shrine, 947 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703 would be appreciated.

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Jun. 25 to Jul. 10, 2020.

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David Campion

June 28, 2020

Rest In Peace Uncle Bob. Condolences to Dennis, Doreen and Families. Your Dad will truly be missed he was quite a man and lived a good life.

Sincerely, Dave, Ellen, Allison, Mitch and Kyle.

John Keenan

June 27, 2020

Doreen and Dennis, sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. May he be at Peace with your Mom and Aunt Bev. God Bless.

Kevin and Joan Bastow

June 26, 2020

Dennis and Doreen sorry to hear of your dad passing peace is now with him a seekonk resident the Bastow family.

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Jun

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

William W. Tripp Funeral Home - Pawtucket

1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Jun

29

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William W. Tripp Funeral Home - Pawtucket

1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Jun

29

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Seekonk Cemetery

Seekonk, RI

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1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

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