Wilmont, NB - Mr. Royden David Lester Crabb, 77 years, of Wilmot Road, passed away at the Dr. Georges L Dumont Hospital in Moncton on Thursday, July 5th, 2019.

Born in Lower Hainsville, NB, he was the son of the late Linus and Thelma (Chute) Crabb. 

Royden is survived by his loving wife of 57 years to Elaine (Miller) Crabb, father of Troy (Liette Nicholson) Crabb of Moncton, and Trevor (Yvonne Darpino) Crabb of Orangeville ON. He will be sadly missed by his Grandson’s Kyle (Ashley) of Moncton, Brett of Bathurst, and Shane of Orangeville, ON, as well as step granddaughters, Shannon and Chantal, and their mom Christine. He is survived by one brother Blair,  sisters, Mary Jean Dow, Geraldine Crandlemire, Uda McIntosh (Robert), Juanita Hallet, Edith Newman, Doris Jurczak (Joe), Kerry Palmer (Haldean), and many nieces and nephews. 

After leaving the Royal Canadian Air Force, he went on to a career in the trucking industry, logging millions of driving miles. 

Enjoyed hunting with father in law (Jimmy Miller), and brother in law (Wendell Dow), as well as four wheeling as a member of the SKEDADDLE RIDGE Trails People.

Special Thanks to Dr. Janice Cormier, the nurses and staff on 4D floor.  Marc Melanson and staff of Frenette Funeral Centre, for the special care and compassion the family received during this very difficult time.

In keeping with Royden’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral services to be held at a later date.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, and the IWK Hospital, would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506) 858-1900.

Words of comfort and donations may be done at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.