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Obituary: Gerald C. “Gerry” Crowell, 73, Lowville
Published: January 23, 2024
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Gerald C. “Gerry”
Crowell
LOWVILLE - Gerald C. “Gerry”
Crowell, 73, of Erie Canal Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on
Friday, January 19, 2024.
Gerry is survived
by his wife, Anne; two daughters and a son-in-law, Katherine
and Brandon Meister of Croghan, Christina Crowell of Baldwinsville; his
cherished twin granddaughters, Quinn and Peyton Bulluck; a sister, Bonnie Pozefsky of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; his father-in-law,
Neil Lyng of Lowville; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by
his parents and his mother-in-law, Nancy Lyng.
Gerald was born on October 6, 1950 in Utica, New
York, a son of the late Francis Crowell and Lucille T. Thompson. He graduated from Lowville Academy and
went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business
Administration from Canton ATC, a Bachelor's Degree in Education
from SUNY Geneseo, and a Master's in School Administration from St.
Lawrence University. On August 15,
1987, he married Anne Lyng at their home with Town Justice Julius Guignard
officiating. Gerry embarked on a
career in education. He began his
journey as an elementary teacher at Lowville Academy, where he served from
1977 to 1986. His passion for
teaching and his commitment to special education led him to a position teaching
Life Skills/Special Education for Jefferson/Lewis BOCES. Gerry was Middle School Principal at
Beaver River Central School and later Superintendent of Schools for BRCS
from 1997 until his retirement in 2005.
After retirement, he continued to contribute to the field of
education as interim Elementary Principal for South Lewis Central School in
2006. Gerry served as Town of Watson Supervisor from 2020 through 2021, and
currently served as Town of Watson Councilman.
Gerry found joy in carpentry and woodworking, motorcycling, and spending
time in the woods. He especially
enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dogs.
Those who knew Gerry will remember a devoted family man, his thoughtful
nature, and a valuable educator who lived a life of purpose.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Iseneker
Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Bruce W. Chapman officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held privately at the
convenience of the family. In lieu
of flowers, contributions may be made in Gerry’s memory to Lewis County
Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367
or Lewis County Search & Rescue, 7782 W. State Street, Lowville, NY
13367.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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