Edwin L. Crawford

March 23, 1936 - February 10, 2020

COLEBROOK – Edwin L. Crawford, 83, of Colebrook, passed away on Monday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2020, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, with his family at his side and after a long period of failing health. He was born on March 23, 1936, in West Stewartstown, a son to the late Orrie and Doris (Cook) Crawford. He graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1954, and married Jean Giguere in 1957. He spent eight years as a member of the NH National Guard & Reserves. In his early years, Eddie worked at the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen, and he later sold insurance for Metropolitan Life. He then went to work in the woods, cutting and logging, and trucking his own wood products. He enjoyed the trucking life, and he and Jean later purchased their own franchise as movers for Mayflower, and they went over the road for 12 years. Eddie loved to go fishing. He was also an accomplished musician who could play guitar, keyboards and accordians, harmonica and several other instruments. He and Clare Young used to play together for their friends, neighbors, and occasionally would entertain at the nursing home. Eddie enjoyed trips to the casino, and he always looked forward to their annual trip to Deadwood, South Dakota, where his skill and winnings would often pay for the trip. He leaves behind his wife of more than 62 years, Jean (Giguere) Crawford of Colebrook; two daughters, Rhonda Lyons and husband Ron of Colebrook; Shelley Strout and husband Harold of North Monmouth, Me., a sister, Ellen Finley and husband John of Colorado; three grandchildren, Nathan Lyons, Heidi Lyons and Kara Strout; and six great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Crawford, and a grandson, Kevin Lyons. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be held the next morning, Monday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook. Burial will be in the spring in the Colebrook Village Cemetery, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the CCNH Residents’ Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, West Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.