Obituary of Joseph M. Crawford

Joseph M. Crawford, 87 of Pomfret, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at home. Survived by wife, Eleanor (Olsen), his children, Heather Crawford (Eric Alletzhauser) of Madison, J. Myron Crawford (Janet) of Cheshire, Deborah Crawford of Woodstock, grandchildren, Warren C. Johnson, Emily C. Alletzhauser and Lucy K. Alletzhauser. Born April 25, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Theodore and Edith (Taylor) Crawford. A former resident of Stamford and New Canaan, he retired to Pomfret in 1990. He was a Korean War Army veteran, serving as Master Sergeant, 169th Regiment, honorably discharged in 1953; member of Putnam VFW #1523; American Legion Post 13. Past Chief and 20 year member of the Order of Scottish Clans, he was also active in Congregational Church of New Canaan. Joe was active in New Canaan Pack #31 and served as B.S. Troop #70’s Asst. Scoutmaster and District Commissioner for Powahay and Nipmuck. A gifted carpenter, he was President of Joseph M. Crawford, Inc.; Treasurer New Canaan Home Builders. Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Christ Church, 521 Pomfret Street, Pomfret. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made in his memory to the Hospice of Northeast CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com