Gale Crouse
1949 - 2023
Gale Crouse
Service Information
Service Date
Monday February 27, 2023
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gale Alana (Zwicker) Crouse announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and great aunt. Gale passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 73.
Gale and her husband Merle, of Hebb’s Cross were married for 54 years and enjoyed a simple life filled with family, home cooking and involvement in their community.
Gale leaves behind her mother Pauline Zwicker, daughters Lee Ann Crouse (Ryan), Laura Pantin (Brian), grandchildren Rory and Felix Sno-Wood, sisters Elaine Naugler (Darrell), Lynne Schrader, Kelly Zwicker and brother Mark Zwicker and many extended family. She was predeceased by her father Stanley Zwicker and brother Ted Zwicker. Gale will also be missed by the many friends she made through her early working life, church involvement, extensive volunteer service and her many activities.
Gale the first-born of an active farm family in Lapland, became a proud 4-H member and was involved in the many activities that life in a rural community brings. Gale had many stories from her time working at the MacLeod’s Canteen and Cabins in Green Bay when Merle would pick her up after her shift on Friday nights, and during her 10 years working as a telephone operator at the telephone company (MT&T).
After becoming a mom, Gale was an active member of her community and developed many enduring friendships through this service, which she valued greatly. She served as a deacon of the Lapland Baptist Church, served in various positions within the Hebb’s Cross Ladies Auxiliary, was a member of the Lapland Cemetery Society, was a 4-H leader and member of the Lunenburg County 4-H Council. For many years, Gale baked breads, cinnamon rolls and other goodies and sold them at the Bridgewater Farmers’ Market and kept several coffee shops supplied with sweet treats.
The family would like to thank the many nurses with the VON who provided tremendous care to Gale over the years and are also thankful for the staff of the South Shore Regional Hospital who provided care and support in the hours before her passing.
Gale’s service will be held at 1:30 on Monday, February 27th in R.A. Corkum Funeral Home in Wileville, officiated by Pastor Cathy Uhlman, a long-time and trusted family friend.  Burial will be at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Lapland (next to the Church) after the service. A reception will follow at the Conquerall Mills Hall – all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VON Lunenburg County Branch, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Lapland Cemetery Society. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca

 

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