CROSSLEY, Arthur Francis “Art”
April 21, 1925 – December 10, 2011
Art, beloved husband of Eileen of Calgary, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Foothills Medical Centre on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the age of 86 years. He suffered complications from a stroke and is now at peace.
Art served proudly in the Second World War on HMCS Antigonish. He retired from Canada Wire and Cable after thirty-eight years of service and enjoyed twenty years with his wife as a snowbird in Tucson, Arizona. Art loved spending time with his family and friends, helping others with building and renovations and playing golf.
Art will be sadly missed by his wife of sixty years, Eileen; daughter Linda (Johnnie); sons Don (Lisa) and Barry (Daphne); grandchildren, Gerrit, Daniel and Tess; sister Bea; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864. www.ab.lung.ca. Our special thanks to Dr. Catherine McKenna and the staff of Unit 46 of the Foothills Medical Centre as well as the staff at Colonel Belcher.
In living memory of Art Crossley, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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Eileen we are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Art and we enjoyed all the times we spent together with you in Calgary and Arizona. Our thoughts go out to you and your family.
Our sincere condolences.
We are thinking of you and your family with Art’s passing.
Heartfelt best wishes to you and yours from,
Lori and Phil
My thoughts and prayers at with you a this very difficult time.
I am sad to hear that Art passed away. I remember good times spent in Maui. He is the patriarch of a very special family. Sending you condolences at this time – love Patti
Linda and Family
My condolences on the passing of Your Father-he will be forever missed by all the people’s lives that he touched.May he rest in peace!!
Barry Belding
To Auntie Eileen, Cousins Linda, Don, Barry and families. My deepest regrets on the passing of my dear Uncle Art. My fondest memories of your family vacation out to Vancouver, in the late ’60′s, when I accompanied you, as tour guide, on the ferry to Victoria. We had great fun! The train ride to Edmonton with my Mom, Easter 1966, when we stayed with you, visiting Nana. Topped off with wonderful 90th Birthday you all threw for my mother / sister Bea, at Linda’s Night Club. God Bless you all, in this time of grief!
Linda, Barry & Eileen,
So sorry to hear of Art’s passing. I remember how warm, welcoming and engaged he was to me when I was still new to the Cantina. He certainly is the patriarch of a very special family.
Best wishes, Reye
Eileen and Family
We have such good memories of some very happy times spent with you and Art. Lots of Happy Hours on the deck, your wonderful dinner parties and, of course, our very special Caribbean Cruise with the two of you.
No one will ever do ‘Mortimer Snerd’ like Art.
We know that you have your family for comfort but remember that we are just ‘through the fence’.
Much love from Larry and Sandy