DAVID ALLEN CRAWFORD

SOUTH BURLINGTON —David Allen Crawford, age 84, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2025, at an assisted living facility, surrounded by his loving family.

David Allen Crawford was born March 22, 1941, in Newark, N.J., to Bertha Crawford (Batchelder) and Walter Freeman Crawford. He spent his childhood in South Orange, N.J. He is an alumnus of Wilmington College (1964) and attended the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.

While attending Wilmington College, he met his first wife, Mary-Ruth. They married the day after graduation and shared 14 loving years, building a foundation of memories that remained an important part of his life story.

In 1981, he met Marcia, and they married in 1989. Together they shared 44 cherished years filled with love, companionship, and enduring care until his passing.

David moved with his family to Middlebury, Vt., in 1967, to serve as the Town Manager. He performed this role with unwavering dedication and a deep sense of pride. Throughout his career, he embraced a wide range of management positions across Vermont and New Hampshire, from municipal government and school supervisory districts to the private sectors, including architecture, construction, and real estate management. Known not only for his hard work but also for his genuine warmth. David took great joy in building strong relationships, supporting his community, and leaving a positive mark wherever he went. His life’s work reflected both his professional skill and his heartfelt commitment to the people and places he served.

Beyond his work, David was known for his love of steam trains, fire trucks and camping. He cherished spending quality time with his family. He will be remembered for his kindness and positivity. He had a steadfast belief in the inherent good of every person and the value to be found in every challenge.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Myers); his former wife, Mary-Ruth (Kilpack); his children, Juliette C. Lombard and her husband Andre, Carl K. Crawford and his wife Kimberly (McNary), Kimberly C. Lucia, and Katherine C. Lucia; his stepson Christian Junker and his wife Karen; his grandchildren, Nathan, William, Samuel, Felicity, and Phoebe; his step-granddaughter Isabel Junker; and his siblings, Charles K. Crawford and Diane C. Ludwick.

Honoring David’s wishes, no visiting hours or funeral service will be held. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, March 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ridgewood Condominiums Clubhouse on Lexington Green, in South Burlington, Vt. ◊