CROWLEY, Geraldine A. (Milbier)
Of Concord, formerly of Wellesley, on December 29, 2010 at her home in Concord. Born in Springfield, MA, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Springfield in 1945, from Westfield State Teacher’s College in 1949, and later earned a master’s degree in education from Bridgewater State Teacher’s College. She was the daughter of the late Alice (Bogart) and William Milbier, and beloved wife of the late Francis Crowley, who died in 1991. She was also the sister of the late William Milbier of Wilbraham. Mrs. Crowley was a resident of Wellesley for forty years before moving to Concord five years ago. She is survived by her loving sons, Charles Crowley and William Crowley of Concord, and her loving daughter, Kathy of Somerville. She is also survived by her beloved younger sister, Jean (Milbier) Kelley of East Longmeadow, and sister-in-law Joan Milbier of Wilbraham. She is lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crowley worked as an elementary school teacher in Springfield and Wellesley as a young woman. She later became a resident of Wellesley and remained active in the town, the larger community, and her church, St. John the Evangelist, where she served as an extraordinary minster of the Eucharist for many years. Involved in many charity and aid organizations, she was particularly committed to The Children’s Hospital League of Boston, where she remains an Honorary Board member, and the Wellesley Friendly Aid Association, for which she delivered countless Meals on Wheels. She spent many happy days at Woodland Golf Club in Newton, where she played both tennis and golf.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 477 Washington St. (Rt 16) WELLESLEY Monday January 3rd. at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Rd. Wellesley at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-8pm. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made through The Children’s Hospital League, 1 Autumn Street Boston, MA 02115 www.childrenshospitalleague.org.