Avis B. Crooker, 92, of Mystic died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Vernon C. Crooker, a former Groton Town Police Officer, predeceased her in 1976. In addition to her husband, Avis is predeceased by her 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Avis was born on August 10, 1928 in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Paul and Winifred (George) Pelletier. A graduate of Lewiston High School she traveled throughout the country with her husband finally settling in Mystic in 1962 where she raised her family. Past employers include The Boeing Company in Washington State and Norwich State Hospital in CT. She retired as a secretary from Mary Morrison Elementary School in Groton after many years. Avis was a longtime member of Noank Baptist Church and an animal activist rescuing and adopting countless felines over her lifetime.
She is survived by her children; daughter Dawn King and her husband Michael of Niantic and son Laurence Crooker and his wife Debbie of Mystic. She is also survived by her grandson Christopher Crooker, sister-in-law Nancy McKinney, and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 1:00pm in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. Donations in her memory may be made to Forgotten Felines, 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 or to the American Red Cross for disaster relief (redcross.org).
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