Mary E. Crowe

SHELBURNE – Mary Eloise Crowe, 75, of Eagles Rest Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home with loving family and friends by her side.

Born March 11, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of John and Eloise Wilemina (McLeod) Lamb.  When she was a young child, her family moved to Barre, where she attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.   Mary loved to talk about the fun she had as a kid going to Lincoln Elementary and Spaulding High School.  After high school, she attended the University of Vermont and Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts.

Mary had a natural talent for math and won many awards.  Early in her career she worked at the Board of Trade in Chicago.  She was dearly missed when she had to leave work to take care of her sick daughter.    Mary gladly gave Christie one of her own kidneys.   Her sage advice and flawless judge of character guided, Jeff, her husband throughout his career and life.

On January 28, 1978, she married Jeff Crowe in Naperville, IL.  Following their marriage, they first made their home in Naperville, IL; before moving around and eventually moving back to Vermont with her daughter and granddaughters to be closer to her family.

Her main focus was on her family, keeping them happy and healthy. The main highlights in her life were her granddaughters.  They were the absolute lights of her life.

Survivors include her husband, Jeff Crowe; her beloved daughter Christie; her granddaughters Jasmine and Camilla; and her sister Margaret as well as the best friends she had since kindergarten – who visited her in her last days.  They have continued to be there for each other for all these years.  She had a very special place in her heart for Janet Daly.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her younger sister Claire and stepson Zachary.

Mary was a true Vermonter, honest, kind, full of grace, and had a wicked sense of humor.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the in the Hope Cemetery in Barre.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, next time you are out leave a really big tip!