CRAWFORD — Ronald I. Crawford II, 70, of Norway Lodge, Crawford, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

He was born in Rochester, New Hampshire on July 8, 1948, a son of Ronald and Phyllis (Duplessis) Crawford. He grew up in Acton and graduated from Sanford High School.

Ronald owned and operated RC Construction, Ron Crawford & Sons, for over 50 years. He received numerous awards, including Businessman of the Year several times.

Ronald enjoyed being Trail Master in Crawford for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman.

Most of all, he had a fierce love for his family. He liked spending time with his children, grand children and great grandchildren.  The family has created many wonderful memories that they will hold on to forever. Ronald always lived by these words “You have to do the right thing.” This example will be passed down to future generations.

He was predeceased by his parents and by one brother Jeff.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pauline (Lapointe) Crawford, six children, Ronald I. Crawford III and his wife Gale, Andrew Crawford and his wife Judith, Jennifer C. Bickford and her husband Valmore, Jason Petrin, Christina Hodgdon and Bonnie Lenahan and husband Christopher.

Visiting Hours will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco.

To view Ronald’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com