Joanne K. Crow Obituary (1945 - 2015)

HOLLIS, NH Joanne K. (Hedrick) Crow, 69, a resident of Hollis, NH and formerly a fifty-five year resident of Chelmsford, MA died on Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Lowell, MA on April 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late George and Eileen (Gilligan) Hedrick of Chelmsford. She was a graduate of Chelmsford High School class of 1962 and Boston Universitys Sargent School class of 1966. Joanne worked as a health and physical education teacher at Lowell High School until her retirement in 2003. Married for over 46 years to Gerald (Gerry) Crow, they raised four children in Chelmsford prior to retiring to Hollis, NH. Her most beloved pastime was spending time with her friends, children and grandchildren. Joanne was also an avid golfer and member of Nabnasset Lake Country Club in Westford and Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida. At their home in Hollis, Joanne was a member of the book club, Mahjong Club and Ladies Club. Joanne touched every person she met. Her infectious smile and ability to talk with anyone she met made her the life of every gathering. Everywhere she went, Joanne made friends. She lived life to the fullest with her family and friends especially her girlfriends the Roupers. Joanne is survived by her devoted husband Gerry, daughter and son-in-law Sheri and Joe Then of North Haven, CT, daughter and son-in-law Kathi Crow and Max Brown of Salem, MA, daughter and son-in-law Chrissi and Ralph Antilus of Waltham, MA, son and daughter-in-law David and Becky Crow of Andover, MA; sister-in-law Carole Hedrick of Chelmsford; six grandchildren Brianna Then, Ryan Then, Kaiser Sklar, Patrick Crow, Teddy Crow, and Jackie Crow; and many life-long friends from Chelmsford and many new friends in Hollis, NH and Fort Myers, Florida, where she and Gerry spent winters for the last 10 years. She was predeceased by her brother Brock Hedrick of Chelmsford. Visiting hours on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 oclock on Monday at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joannes memory may be made to the Chelmsford High School Athletic Fund, 200 Richardson Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01863. Visitation February 22, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information February 23, 2015 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824