Peter K. Crawford

� PETER K. CRAWFORD � DATELINE:�BEDFORD, NH � Peter K. Crawford, 62, resident of Bedford, NH, died October 24, 2007 at Harborside Healthcare Center-Northwood in Bedford surrounded by his family. � He was born in Nashua, NH on July 24, 1945, a son of the late William & Gertrude (Trow) Crawford. � Mr. Crawford was a resident of Harborside Healthcare Center-Northwood in Bedford, NH for the past year and formerly resided at the Laconia State School in Laconia, NH for most of his life. � Mr. Crawford touched the lives of many people.�He had a smile that drew people to him and would light up a room.�He loved sports, boating, spending time with his family and looked forward to all types of desserts.�In addition, he participated in the Special Olympics where he earned many medals in wheelchair racing. � Family members include his brother and sister-in-law, Barry & Mary Lou Crawford of Mont Vernon, NH; his sister and brother-in-law, Audrey & Rocco Civiello of Amherst, NH; nieces and nephews, Loren & Deborah Wass, Joseph & Beth Civiello, Kathryn Crawford, Christopher & Pamela Thompson, Kevin & Julie Coyne, Michael Crawford & Diane Testa, Robert & Jennifer Tyszko, Daniel & Kimberly Wyborney. � Visiting hours are Sunday, October 28th from 3-5 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH.�Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 am in the Community Chapel, 5 St. Laurent Street, Nashua, NH.�Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Nashua, NH.�In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Peter K. Crawford Memorial Fund, c/o Pierce Unit, Northwood-Harborside Healthcare Center, 30 Colby Court, Bedford, NH�03110.�Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements. For more information, go to www.smith-heald.com.