Rebecca Irvine Crawford (McIntyre), born on June 13, 1927, passed peacefully, in the company of family at David Walker Gardens care home, January 5th, 2025, aged 97.
Rita, as she was affectionately known was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her two sisters Nancy Sorbie and Isabel Cameron. She is survived by her brother John and son Alasdair. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
Rita was born and grew up in Cambuslang, Glasgow and it was in Glasgow where she met her husband Jim. Shortly after the birth of their son Alasdair, they moved to Stonehouse where they owned an operated a newsagents for many years. Rita was a member of St. Ninian's Church and an avid member of Stonehouse Bowling club. Always a positive person, she enjoyed life to the fullest. At age 95, Rita moved to David Walker Gardens Care home in Rutherglen, just around the corner from where she grew up. Here too, the staff and residents quickly became her extended family.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 2:00pm
ADDRESS
Daldowie Crematorium, Daldowie Estate, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7RU
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 2:00pm
ADDRESS
Daldowie Crematorium, Daldowie Estate, Uddingston, Glasgow, G71 7RU
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday 4th February 2025, 3:15pm
ADDRESS
Radstone Hotel, 3 Ayr Road, Shawsburn, Larkhall, ML9 2TZ
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