COREA – Monroe E. Crowley died Dec. 22, 2004, after a short illness. He was born March 8, 1924, in Corea, the son of Harvard Crowley and Dorothy (Jordan) Crowley. Mr. Crowley worked in the fishing industry before becoming postmaster of Corea. He retired in 1986 after 29 years of service. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army in the CBI Theater, where he received a Bronze Star, Victory Medal and the China War Memorial Medal. He was a life member of the VFW Post No. 109, member of the American Legion Post No. 207, Franklin Vets Club, 50 year member of the Knights of Pythias Schoodic Lodge No. 129, Pine Tree Basha and Merrill’s Marauders Association. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois Myrick Crowley; son, Donald M. Crowley and Jynes Albee of Winter Harbor; grandsons, Donald, Michael and Kevin Crowley; niece, Pearl F. Barto and her husband, Roger; nephews, Jacob and James of Winter Harbor. He is also survived by his stepfather, Olis August of New Hampshire; and brother-in-law, Granville H. Follett of Winter Harbor. Bud enjoyed many years of recreational fishing with his dear friend, Emmanuel “Manny” Young and he will miss visiting Ray Perry’s R.C. Flying Field. No services are planned until spring. The family suggests that if friends desire, they may make contributions in Bud’s memory to the Knights of Pythias, Box 33, Gouldsboro, ME 04636. Arrangements are by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth.
MONROE ‘BUD’ E. CROWLEY
