Robert Phillip McCrum August 24, 1921 - January 7, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the death of Robert P McCrum. Robert, the oldest son of Margaret Pheeney and Guy McCrum, was born in St. Stephen’s and raised in the town of McAdam NB. He answered the call for his country in 1940 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers of the 21st Army Group until 1945. During his 5-year tenure in the armed forces he received a M.I.D. for outstanding good service and great devotion to duty which was presented by Field Marshal Montgomery. In 1945 he returned to McAdam where he met and in 1946 wed, Pauline Bishop of Chipman NB. They were to spend the next 67+ years together. During this time Robert and Pauline lived in Mass. USA, McAdam, NB and in 1952, chose the Smiths Falls area to work and raise their family. At that time, Robert accepted an opening with the C.P.R. and after 40 years of service retired as a locomotive engineer. Robert and Pauline raised five children; Harold McCrum (Jane Thomas) of Stoney Creek, Ont; Barbara McCready (Bill) of Thunder Bay, Ont, Lorana Potts (Dan) Marion, of Virginia USA; Carol (Kate) Scott (Fraser) of Toronto Ont and Phillip McCrum (Katherine Ransom) of Vancouver, BC. He became the loving grandfather and great grandfather of Heather and Kris Logan, Oliver and Whittaker of Stoney Creek; April McCrum and Cory Witham of North Bay; Robert (Matthew) Adams and Allison McCaskill, Angus and Eve of Ottawa; Eric Adams and Sarah Krotz, Timothy and Fen of Edmonton, Jeremy Adams and Laura Erdman of Toronto; Phillip Potts of Vancouver, Mary Heney, Aislynn and Carter of Toronto; Hayley and CJ Parsons, Isabelle, Daniel of Exeter, NH; Gregory Scott and Marissa Ruffini, William, Cameron of Dover NH; and Whitfield Ransom-McCrum of Vancouver. Brother of the late Roger McCrum (Christa) of Trenton and brother-in-law to the late Thyra Gander (Late Robert) of Montreal, Vida Maxwell (Late Byron) of Saint John NB; Myrna Till (Brian) of Oak Point NB, Raymond Bishop (Marita) of Oromocto NB. Uncle to Guy, Peter, Don, Robbie, Arthur, Karen, Cathy, Faith, Margot, Natalie, Connie and Vicky. Robert will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. In addition to raising a family and working for the C.P.R., Robert also found time to help establish the Smiths Falls Airport; he was the first President and a honorary lifetime member of the Smiths Falls Flying Club; A Past Commander of Rideau Lakes Power and Sail Squadron; life member of the Smiths Falls Masonic Lodge and member in good standing of the Royal Canadian Legion. An avid golfer, he was also a member of Lombard Glen Golf Club for many years. Robert loved life. His smile, sense of humor and his adventurous spirit will all be missed by family and friends. To his family, Robert’s life could be best described by a verse from 2 Timothy 4:7. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith”. The family would like to thank Robert’s team of people who helped him over the last few years and all the staff at the Wedgewood. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, January 23, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 in the chapel at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with reception to follow at the Blair & Son Funeral Home Reception Centre. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 95, Smiths Falls will hold a Veteran’s Service of Remembrance at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 5:45 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined, but if so desired, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. To send your condolence or for further information please visit www.blairandson.com. "Even when life is long, life is too short.”