In Loving Memory of Marie Marguerite Norma Crawford
1940 – 2025 

Marie Marguerite Norma Crawford (Fowler), beloved wife of the late David R. Crawford of Miramichi, New Brunswick, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by the love of her family at the Miramichi Regional Hospital.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on November 2, 1940, Norma Crawford was the daughter of the late George and Jeanette (Leroux) Fowler. After graduating from high school in St. Adolphe, she began a successful career at the Bank of Nova Scotia before becoming a dedicated stay-at-home mother, later transitioning into a fulfilling career as an entrepreneur in Ontario. She embraced both the joys of work and the bonds of connections with family and friends.  Deeply rooted in her faith, Norma was Catholic at heart, faithfully attending both St. Michael's Basilica and St. Andrew's United Church in Miramichi. Her spirit of giving was ever-present as she eagerly lent a hand to those in need, she was always ready to support the community often through song and catering wherever possible.

A lover of music, Norma’s beautiful voice resonated in many choirs in Pickering and on the Miramichi. She truly believed in this phrase “God gives the heart a voice to sound it’s joy and calls it music.”  

Schooner Point by the water, held a special place in her heart, where countless cherished memories were made with family and friends. Norma’s legacy of faith, family, friendship and community will live on in the hearts of all who were touched by her kindness and devotion. 

Norma is survived by her daughter, Heather Cheater (Allen) of Pickering, Ontario; her son, David (Carol) of Miramichi, New Brunswick; her beloved grandchildren:  Taylor, Ashley, Nathan, and Mathew; her nieces:  Nicole, Lise, and Clare; and her nephews:  Stuart, and Colin.  Besides her parents, Norma was predeceased by her husband, David R. Crawford (2004); sister, Camille McCann, brother, Daniel Fowler (Agnes); and nephew, Michael. 

Visitation occured at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2-4 PM, and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Michael’s Basilica on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11 AM, with The Reverend Father David Rioux as Celebrant, and The Reverend Charlene Maguire MacKnight offering the welcome and eulogy.  Music ministry for the service was provided by Mr. David Bonnell, Ms. Dawn Patterson, and joint faith choir.  The entrance hymn was "Seek Ye First", followed by "In the Sight of the Angels, I Will Sing Your Praise Lord", "Prayer of St. Francis", "Taste And See", and "You are Mine".  The recessional hymn was "How Great Thou Art".  The First Reading was read by Ken Simpson.  The Second Reading was read by Brad Mullin.  Prayers of the Faithful were proclaimed by The Reverend Charlene Maguire MacKnight.  The Active Pallbearers were:  Matthew Cheater, Nathan Cheater, Ashley MacKinley, Taylor MacKinley, Desmond LeBouthillier, and Alex Sutherland.  Interment will take place at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Miramichi, New Brunswick. 

As expressions of sympathy, donations to honor the life of Norma may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, New Brunswick, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca

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