ALBION -Randy L. Crawford, 63, died at home on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Randy was born in Waterville, Maine on Nov. 14, 1958. He was the second of four sons born to Wilberta (Richards) Crawford and Curtis Crawford. He attended school in Benton and Albion. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1977.

Randy worked in residential and commercial construction for 40 years. He was a gifted carpenter and enjoyed managing complex jobs, most recently for CM Cimino of Westbrook. Randy built the family home in Albion and their vacation cottage in Danforth.

Randy loved to hunt and fish. In recent years, he devoted time to growing strawberries and planting an orchard. He looked forward to pressing apples to make cider. He enjoyed sharing the cider with family, friends, and neighbors.

Randy was predeceased by his parents, and his brothers, Dale Crawford, and Richard Crawford.

Randy is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kelley) Crawford of Albion; children: Kelley Crawford of Richmond, Nancy Crawford and Dan of Albion, Joshua Crawford, and Jenn of Albion; granddaughter: Victoria Crawford of Albion; brother: Scott Crawford and Patty of Palermo; niece: Katie Crawford of Palermo; and nephew: Jeremy Crawford of Hartland.

The family will host a cider-making celebration of Randy’s life at a later date.

Randy’s family would like to thank Dr Devon Evans and Sarah Boucher, FNP of New England Cancer Specialists in Scarborough; Dr Gary Hocheiser, Maine Medical Partners thoracic surgery; and Dr Cornelius McGinn, Maine Medical Center radiation oncology. Their joint efforts gave Randy the gift of time.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Maine Medical Center thoracic oncology or Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association’ heritage orchard.

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