Jane Lyon Crouse, 81 of Somersworth, NH, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 in the St. Anne's Healthcare Center, Dover, NH following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Crouse was born in Lowell, MA on March 27, 1925, a daughter of the late William S. and Esther O. (Anderson) Lyon. She was a resident of Somersworth for seven years, formerly living 27 years in Londonderry, NH. Mrs. Crouse was a member of First Parish United Church of Christ in Somersworth and had been a member of First Baptist Church in Derry, NH and Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford, NH. She had worked for Middlesex County National Bank in Lowell, MA, Indian Head Bank in Derry and as a clerk for Betley Chevrolet in Derry prior to her retirement. She was a former member of the Mizpah Rebekkah Lodge #15 of Derry. Mrs. Crouse enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and also enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. She also loved to cross-stitch and shared pieces of her art with all the members of her family.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Raymond N. Crouse of Somersworth, a daughter, Susan Arling and her husband Richard of Stratham, NH, a son, William Crouse and his wife Estrella of Manhattan Beach, CA, three granddaughters, Amanda Arling, Michelle and Rachel Crouse, a sister, Mildred McGaughey of Lowell, MA, and two nephews.
Visiting hours were held 4-8PM, Friday, April 7th, 2006 at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00AM in the funeral home. The burial followed in the Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Bldg., 360 State Rt. 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032 or to the American Heart Assoc., Northeast Affiliate, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101.