Arthur Crisford

September 22, 1923 - June 18, 2017

Passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 18, 2017 at 93 years of age. Loving husband of Lily (nee Barnett) with whom he celebrated 73 years of marriage. Dear father of Gerald and wife Ruth Crisford. Treasured Grandfather of Sandra Carleton (David), Roy Crisford (Fay Lawn), Allan Crisford (Adella Bruni) and Crystal Pataky (Dave). Great-grandfather of Bradley and Kassandra Carleton; Derrick and Sierra Crisford; Stewart and Mateo Crisford; Salina Zaccagnini. Brother of Marjorie, wife of the late Herb Norris of Alberta. Arthur served our country during WWII with the Canadian Air force. Lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 201-Essex. Long time farmer in Essex County for over 50 years. Along with his wife Lily he operated a poultry business for 30 years and operated a stand in the Windsor City Market. Long time member of the Kingsville Community Church. Arthur is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. North, Essex on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Legion Service Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Donate online to the Cancer Centre by clicking the link below: https://secure2.convio.net/wecccf/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app203a?idb=455846992&1400.donation=form1&df_id=1400&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=283E324CC6197E8F0FC310732D938D92&idb=0