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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CREWE, Robert Douglas - passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Village of Aspen Lake in Windsor, at the age of 88. Bob was predeceased by his dear wife of 55 years Judith Anne (Longstaff), parents Douglas Crew and Ann (Cole), brother Vern Crew and sister Elizabeth Jane (Cape). He is survived by children Chris (Denise 2023), Doug (April) and Jennifer. Grandchildren Cortney, Ryan (Carly) and Anna. Great-grandchildren Faye and Monroe. Bob served 4 years in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves with the rank of Leading Seaman. In 1963, he joined the K of C Riverside Council and with the partnership of other Knights, built a Council Building on Lauzon Road. Bob was very active with his kids in Riverside Minor Hockey and Baseball, lacrosse, football and swimming. As the golden age of advertising began, Bob joined BBDO Detroit in 1962 until 1979 moving to Young & Rubicam Detroit as Director of Administration. In 1981 he relocated to Southern California with Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America as Director of Corporate Administration until 1993 returning as controller for BBDO Detroit before retiring in 2000. Wherever he worked people admired him for his humility, integrity, compassion and humour. He made it known to all, in a subtle way, he was a Canadian. With a poor health diagnosis in 1975 and the death of his father he traded his two packs a day addiction for another. As a daily runner Bob trained in the predawn hours undeterred by any weather condition before running became a trend. As kids we were updated by friends with "Bob" sightings from LaSalle to Tecumseh. During early morning hockey practices at Riverside arena he made it a point to do a lap in the stands before heading home. His determination led to several marathons including the Inaugural Detroit Free Press. He continued with running and took up biathlons while in California. After running, in retirement he began to swim locally in Blenheim and in Palm Bay and Gulf Shores during their annual snow bird migration. Upon Judy's passing on his 78th birthday Bob devoted his life assisting The Chatham Kent Women's Centre where he requests anonymous donations be made if so inclined. As a lifelong devout Catholic and insomniac, prior to his death Dad reflected it's time for "a good, well deserved eternal sleep". Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bob's life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Life Transitions Burial and Cremation Service Inc. (The Windsor Star 17 Jan 2024)
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