Bert passed away peacefully on Saturday February 21st in his 90th year with family by his side. He is reunited with his wife and youth group sweetheart, Irene (deceased 2020). Bert leaves behind his 3 daughters, Christine Fullarton, Karen (Kevin) Watson and Brenda Russell; grandchildren Jocelyn McIntosh (Scott), Tyler (Alex) Harkness, Laura Harkness and great grandchildren Hudson, Levi, and Sophia Harkness, and Harrison McIntosh. Bert is predeceased by his brother Gord and sister Sadie. Bert’s brother Jack (Helen) and many nieces and nephews in California along with his “Crawford cousins by the dozens” will fondly cherish his memory.

Bert was a machine shop teacher with the Hamilton Secondary School Board and Vice Principal at Mount Albion Vocational School. He was a long time member of the Hamilton Men Teacher’s Choir. Bert had a passion and talent for music and was a church organist for many years at Fairfield United Church and Barton Stone United Church. He was also the leader of the youth group at Barton Stone United Church and known as ‘Uncle Bert’ by many. Most recently, Bert and Irene were long time active members of Emmanuel United Church. Bert and Irene cherished and enjoyed their church community throughout their lives.

Bert was best known for his generosity, patience, strong faith, and planner extraordinaire. Please join us for visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton on Friday February 27th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Service will be held at Emmanuel United Church on 871 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, L8T 3V4 on Saturday February 28th. Family will receive worshipers from 10:30 am and the service will begin at 11 am. Refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Emmanuel United Church for maintaining the memorial garden that was created by his wife, Irene.


Emmanuel United Church funeral service live stream:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82815963843?pwd=YKDbFqqb4ZiF9rP91Fhbb6sBUvIMto.1

Meeting ID: 828 1596 3843
Passcode: 510267