George Crook, 76, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Therrien) Crook for 54 years.
Born in the South End of New Bedford, son of the late Clarence and Bernadette "Boots" Crook, he lived proudly in the South End his whole life.
George was a teacher at Tiverton High School, New Bedford High School, Bristol Community College, and Northeast Maritime Institute for many years. He was a member of the NEA in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
He was an avid sailor and builder. He was known as a jack of all trades and master of all due to his ability to build, fabricate, or fix anything. He was a wealth of knowledge able to answer any question you had. He was well versed in the history of New Bedford. George devoted his life to helping others. He provided his granddaughters with unconditional love and guidance and cherished his role as their grandfather.
Survivors include his wife; his children, Matthew T. Crook of Cambridge, and Andrea E. Crook of Dartmouth; his brother, Dr. James Crook and his wife Karole of Mattapoisett; his grandchildren, Ava Hopps and Corinne Hopps; his brother-in-law Paul Therrien and his wife Jean of Easton; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his siblings, Judith Laliberte and Thomas Crook.
George's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. His visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 PM.