Jerry CROWE

OBITUARY JERRY CROWE Jerry Crowe passed away in the arms of his loved ones at Credit Valley Hospital on July 13, 2007. At ninety-four he continued to live a vigorous, fulfilling and busy life, but succumbed to severe pneumonia in a short two weeks. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Robertson) and survived by his loving daughter Lib Gibson (Wayne Kilfoyle), granddaughters Leigh and Kerry Gibson and great-granddaughter Jamie Gibson, and step-family Daryn Kilfoyle (April), Megan McNally (Mark) and great-grandchildren Jackson, Abbey and Jessica. Pop's positive attitude, quirky sense of humour, and eagerness for new challenges charmed and inspired all who met him. Jerry had a long and successful career at the Royal Bank. Joining after his graduating Class Prophesy speech caught the eye of the local manager he worked there 40 years until retirement in 1972, except for his service during WWII as a navigator in Ferry Command. Mary and Jerry were avid travellers and Jerry proudly pulled a trailer throughout Canada and the US before settling down to winter in Pompano Beach Florida. Jerry was a fine bridge player, started a bridge club in Florida, became a certified bridge director and teacher in his 70s, and was thrilled to win the few remaining points to become an ACBL Regional Master at the Toronto National Bridge tournament this year, playing with his admiring daughter. Mary and Jerry moved to Erin Mills Lodge in 1999, where Jerry became the heart of the social life of the Lodge and enthusiastically participated in a plethora of activities. Jerry really hit his stride in his 90s - recognized as the ORCA Resident of the Year in 2005 and receiving the Ontario Senior Achievement Award from the Lieutenant General in 2005, as well as being featured in many newspaper and magazine articles. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, as he was always ready with a joke or a sympathetic ear. Family and friends will be received at the Neweduk Funeral Home, 1981 Dundas Street West, Mississauga (NE corner of Dundas St. W. and Erin Mills Parkway) on Tuesday, July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held at the chapel on Wednesday, July 18 at 11 a.m., preceded by an hour with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Lung Association. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 Published in the Montreal Gazette from 7/16/2007 - 7/17/2007