DEATH NOTICE: Jess Crosbie passed away – He was the Father of ROFFA member Randy Crosbie (retired D Platoon) and Grandfather of Active OFS member Dustin Crosbie (D Platoon).

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jess Michael Crosbie on Thursday, September 4 th in Perth Hospital at the age of 92. Jess leaves behind his loving wife of 70 years, Joan (Sproule) Crosbie. Proud father of Michael (Lynn Robb), Laurel (Keith Michaud) and Randy (Sheila Kisil). Dear grandfather of Jason (Krystal Sabourin) and Darren (Dana Westenbroek) Crosbie and Angela (Kyle) Westerlund; April, Brent and Cara (Phil Ilott) Waddell; Kelsey (Mark Gauthier) and Dustin (Victoria McGuire) Crosbie. Great grandfather to Erica, Owen, Wyatt, Carter, Henry, Shelby, Byron, Vivian, Daniel, Evelyn, Rowen, Madison, Emma, Dax, Aaric, Allison and Charlotte. Survived by brothers, Alfred (Muriel) and Thomas (Sandra) Crosbie and sisters, Jean (late Harold) Greer, Gail (late George) Campbell, Julia (late Benny) James, Shirley (late Perry) Kargakas, and Barbara (late Richard) Perry, his sister in law, Ruth Cordukes, and many nieces and nephews . Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Irene (Gemmill) Crosbie; his siblings Marjorie (late Carl) Buchanan, Jay (late Marion), Kenny (late Joyce), Carman (late Jeannine), Jack (late Joyce), Terry (Shirley) Crosbie, Evelyn (late Wilfred) Ferguson, Edith (late Gary) Devlin and infant brothers Ivan and William.

Jess dedicated his entire career to working with Hydro. Outside of work, he was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved snowmobiling and camping. He found great joy in flying as a private pilot and staying connected as a CB and Ham Radio operator. His retirement years were truly idyllic, spent with his beloved wife, Joan, at Flower Lake.There, he poured his energy into improving their property, fixing anything that needed attention, and cherishing time at old-time fiddle dances where he enjoyed calling squares. He also loved to travel, and above all, to visit with his many dear friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Perth Community Care Centre, especially Julie and Cindy, for their kindness to Jess over the past two years. A special thank you to Lorraine Hickson for her help as well.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The funeral mass will be held at St John’s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday September 16, 2025 at 11:00am. Interment to follow at the St. Declan’s Cemetery, 791 French Line Road Lanark Highlands. Having the honour of carrying their grandfather to his final resting will be his grandchildren:  April, Brent and Cara Waddell; Jason, Darren and Dustin Crosbie. Following the interment, a reception will be held at the Lanark Civitan. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Declan’s Church or Perth Community Care Centre would be appreciated

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