Obituary of JUDITH (JUDY) NAOMI CRAWFORD
JUDITH (JUDY) NAOMI CRAWFORD (NEE SWAIN)
November 3, 1946 – June 20, 2021
Oh, the sisters of mercy, they are not departed or gone. They were waitin’ for me when I thought that I just can’t go on. And they brought me their comfort, and later they brought me this song. Oh, I hope you run into them, you who’ve been travelling so long – Leonard Cohen
Rest easy Judy, we are thankful for your song.
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Naomi Crawford, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 20, 2021 at the Saint Boniface Hospital of Winnipeg, at the age of 74.
Judy was predeceased by her parents, Audrey and Ernest, and her sister Linda; she is survived by her children: Shannon (Jordan), Michael (Nancy), and John; her grandchildren: Erin, Paige, Grace, Kendall, Veronica, Serena, and Jace; her siblings Danny (Margaret) and Christine; brother-in-law Dave; nephew T.J (Shawna), and niece Carly.
Judy was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on November 3, 1946. She graduated from the Portage Collegiate Institute in 1964 and went on to earn a degree in Psychiatric Nursing from SMHC in 1967. Shortly thereafter Judy began her career as a Psychiatric Nurse. Judy’s genuine empathy, concern, and respect for her patients was evident to everyone she worked with and the guidance and support she provided to junior coworkers led to several long-lasting friendships. Judy moved to the Seven Oaks General Hospital when it opened in 1981, she served there until the Psychiatric Unit closed in 2018, at which point, she was awarded the “Longest Serving Nurse” trophy by her co-workers. Judy finally put away her scrubs and comfortable black shoes when she retired in 2020.
Judy was a gentle, selfless, soft spoken woman who had the ability to provide comfort and sage advice in times of need, but was also feisty, stubborn, and fiercely protective of her family and friends. This was a remarkable gift that few people truly have, and we are all very lucky to have witnessed Judy’s talent.
Judy was spiritual person, often attributing any good luck she experienced to her guardian angels. While it is so very hard to say goodbye, we know that Judy is enveloping us all with a hug from above and is now our guardian angel, her light will shine down on us all.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses and doctors of Palliative Care Manitoba for the outstanding comfort and support they provided.
Memorial donations may be made to: http://palliativemanitoba.ca/giving/donate-now/
