Eugene J. Crough was born October 20, 1928 in Peterborough, Ontario. He passed away in Lake Montezuma, Arizona on October 18, 2013, just 2 days prior to his 85th birthday. Gene retired from the Ford Motor Company and worked in both Windsor, Ontario and Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Agnes (Collins), his sister Pauline Trautman (Louis), many nieces and nephews and very special friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Grondin (Raymond) and Miriam Crough. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Camp Verde, Arizona at 10 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Following the service, a celebration of his life will be held at The Vintages in Rimrock, Arizona at 11:15 for family, friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners. In lieu of flowers, Mass cards will be available at the Church service, or a contribution in his name may be made to our wonderful Lake Montezuma-Rimrock Fire and Rescue, 3240 E. Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock, Arizona, 86335.