Esme Crowther of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at the age of 93 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Ken (Theresa) Crowther, Nadine (Patrick) Dougherty, Barry (Linda) Crowther, and Ray (Yvonne) Crowther; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Esme was predeceased by her loving husband, Harold; parents Arthur and Thirza May Willet; and her two sisters. Esme was born in Bournemouth England, August 8th, 1927. She married her husband Harold in England in January 1945; and moved to Canada with her son Ken in 1946 as a war bride. Esme actively volunteered within our community for 25 years as a member of the Robertson Memorial Legion Branch #17 Lady’s Auxiliary, The Pythian Sisters and the Veiner/Strathcona Centres; where she helped thousands of seniors by fund-raising for those less advantaged or individuals hospitalized or confined to their homes. Esme committed to many roles with the Legion and Pythian Sisters, she spent 17 years as an Executive Officer, two years as President, Chaplain from 1994 to present, two years Convention Chairman for N.W.T Command, Hospitality Chairman for Command for two years, Social Convener for Local for five years, 12 years as a Poppy Campaign Worker, Chairman for History Album, for three years she visited Legion members in the hospital, she was the Chairman of Christmas decorating Auxiliary Hospitals for eight years, as well she organised Birthday parties for hospitalized seniors, teas, bingos, raffles, craft and bake sales. In 1998 she was Re-elected as Past President for Advisory Reasons. Esme was Chairman of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and the past Supreme Representative. She was committed to the Veiner/Strathcona Centres and served as their Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee for six years and spent two years as chairman; six years in the Activities Committee, Hostess Committee for 13 years, providing information and referral services; Information officer for two years, providing assistance for Income Security issues; Liaison for the Royal Canadian Legion and Senior Centres; and was a past member of the Family Community Supports Program. Esme was focused, committed, and organized as a volunteer, helping to establish policies, providing referral and information services, and maintaining the history of our community. Esme loved music, reading, and travelling; with Maui, Hawaii being her favourite destination. Her most recent hobby was knitting hundreds of Izzy Dolls for under privileged and sick children. Esme shares her story of being a war bride at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcCvtg-J71c A private family graveside service will take place on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Esme Crowther's memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit of the Medicine Hat and District Hospital c/o Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Esme Crowther.
“Miss Me”
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love we once shared
Miss me, but let me go
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone
It’s all a part of the Master’s Plan
A step on the road to home.
When you’re lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds
Miss me, but let me go