CROWLEY, Frank - It is with heavy hearts, the family of Frank Crowley announce his passing, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and friends at Seaforth Community Hospital on February 8, 2016, at the age of 63.
We offer a brief sketch of a life well lived. Born on July 20, 1952, a birthday he shared with his mother and twin brother John, Frank’s unique life began. He was raised on a farm in Kinkora with his siblings. He began working as an electrician, and his trade led him to employment at Blackstone/Valeo, Culliton Brothers, SPI and as a loss prevention officer for Usborne Hibbert Insurance. On September 6, 1975 he married the love of his life Patricia “Patsy” Murray and his heart overflowed with the blessing of five children.
Frank was a man of sturdy faith and he enjoyed being an active member of his community. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and Fr. Stephen Eckert Council #5289. Family and friends were very important to Frank and it brought him great joy to celebrate holidays and family weddings, the latest milestone being Frank and Patsy’s 40th wedding anniversary. Frank was diagnosed with liver disease five years ago and he accepted an uncertain future with grace and no regrets.
Surviving him are his wife Patsy; and children, Jim and Stephanie Crowley, Jane and Ben Rapien, Julianne and Mark Dunn, Jeanette and Ryan Parker and John Crowley; loving grandfather of Jake, Joey, and Casey Crowley, Sarah and Katie Rapien, Connor and Hannah Dunn, and Grace Parker; beloved brother and brother-in-law of Sheila and Wayne Rolph, Mike and Ann Crowley, Patrick and Marilyn Crowley, John and Betty Crowley, Marg and John Van Bakel, Brian and Maureen Crowley, Kevin and Marleen Crowley, Terry and Liz Crowley, Bill and Martha Murray, Elaine and Gerry Van den Hengel, Mary Lou and Pat Jordan, Joe and Wendy Murray, Doug and Darcy Murray, and Jean and Brian Harris. Frank will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Cletus and Dorothy Crowley, father and mother-in-law Raymond and Vera Murray, infant grandson Lucas Dunn, infant sister Theresa, and nieces, Mary Frances Rolph and Rachel Saunders.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth on Thursday, February 11 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, February 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish and Knights of Columbus Prayers at 1:30 p.m., Friday. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian McColl officiating. Interment will take place followed by a reception at the Seaforth Community Centre.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or to St. Columban Catholic Cemetery would be appreciated.
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