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Obituary of John "Archie" Archibald Crain
Crain, Archibald John "Archie"
Archie passed away peacefully at home in Maberly, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at the age of 69 years. He was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Georgina (MacPherson) Crain and dear brother Guy Welsh. Archie was the loved husband of Linda (Morrow) Crain for 47 years. He will be greatly missed by his children Michael (Erin), Gregory (Karey) and Robert (Kendra) and his beloved grandchildren Matthew, Abby, Anna, Malcolm, Callie, Connor and Teagan. Archie was the cherished brother to Gilbert (Cathy), Norman (Sylvia), Valerie (George Laight), Wilburt (Barb), Donna (Keith Brydges), Roseanne (Fraser Rogers) and Thomas (Tammy) and brother-in-law to Diane Welsh. He will be sadly missed by the Morrow family Norman, Delbert (Marg), Wayne (Trish), Cecil (Gwen), Ron (Barb), Donna (late Don), Nelda (late Ken) and Noel (late Peggy), many loving nieces, nephews, special friend Earl Gemmill, all his extended family and friends. Special thank you to Elaine Evans for taking care of Linda and Archie and being there for the whole family. Archie was the proud owner of Crains Construction and Crain Valley Farm along with his brothers Norman, Wib and Tom. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many people whose lives he touched. He was also an avid snowmobiler. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. in St. James Anglican Church. Interment Crawford Cemetery. In remembrance of Archie, contributions to St. Albans Anglican Church, Maberly or Lanark County Alzheimers Society "Day Away Program" would be appreciated.