Crawford's Cemetery

12/15/2025

An absolutely beautiful monument that went into Crawford’s Cemetery last Friday, in Section D, back left hand corner.

12/06/2025

Westley William Hannah
April-24-1928 - December-05-2025
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Obituary of Westley William Hannah

In his 98th year, Westley passed away peacefully at the Perth Community Centre. He was the youngest of the late William and Lila (Sergent) Hannah. Westley was the cherished husband of the late Dorothy (Stewart) Hannah for seventy-one years, and the beloved father of Rick and his wife Barb. Westley was pre-deceased by his siblings and their spouses Christina (William) McIntyre, Olive (Elwood Gray) and her second husband Allan Campbell, Rod (Hilda), Charlie (Lena), Dan (Verna).

Westley was predeceased by his son, Steve, brother-in-law Jack and his wife Joyce, brother-in-law Stan Vanden Bosch. He was a brother-in-law of Betty Vanden Bosch, Ralph (Janet) Stewart, Sylvia (Wayne) McNamee. Westley was a proud grandfather to Sarah (Jason) Cordick, Jessica (Graham) Halsall, Chelsea and a loving great- grandfather to Logan, Henry, Noah and Felix. He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews, friends at the First Baptist Church, Perth Keen-Agers and the Tay Gardens apartment building. He will be missed by all of those whom he crossed paths with.

A special thank you to the staff at the Perth Community Care for the friendly, caring, courteous and professional care provided.

Friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Westley's Life on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 1-3PM at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W. As per Westley's wishes, a private family interment will occur at the Crawford Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Westley’s honour would be appreciated to the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital, Perth Site or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth.

12/02/2025

David John Purdon
July-28-1959 - November-30-2025
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Obituary of David John Purdon

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Site of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Dave gently slipped into the arms of Jesus, with his loving family by his side on November 30, 2025 at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband of Jewel (nee Inglis), and the dear step-father of Mark (Beth McLean) and Max McLean. Cherished grandfather of Alexis and Kendra. Dave was the dear brother-in-law of Frank McVicker and Linda Purdon. Predeceased by his sister Phyllis McVicker and brother Bob Purdon. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; Sue Cronacher, Dan McVicker, Lori (Kevin Marcellus) and Barbie (Jeff Bernier), and by his great-nieces and nephews; Erica, Nicholas, Jaedyn, Melody, Brooke, Bobby, Hallie and Cody.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 11:00am until the time of his funeral service in the chapel at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at Crawford Cemetery, McDonalds Corners, Ontario. In honour of Dave, memorial contributions to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

11/12/2025

Our deepest sympathy to. Dave, family and dear friends. Bonnie was a sweetheart ❤️‍🩹

BONITA (BONNIE) JEHU, née TRENT June 19, 1944 - November 10, 2025 Bonnie knew how to make things happen. Once she set a goal for herself she would never give up or be distracted. Bonnie could have invented the idea that you "haven't failed until you give up trying". One could never idly express an ...

11/04/2025

Your laugh for today.

11/02/2025

It’s that time of year to take a drive and remove any flowers or toppers from tombstones for the winter months.
Thank you for keeping our Cemetery looking clean and tidy.

10/01/2025

Our very deepest condolences to our treasurer, Darlene Clement, her Mom, Judy and all the family on the passing of her stepfather, Larry Dowdall. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏