Somerville, Maine – Warren R. Crouse,93, of Somerville, Maine, and former resident of Overlook Ave., Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in his beloved home surrounded by his loving family after an illness.
Mr. Crouse was born in Worcester, son of the late Raymond A. and Hattie E. (Publicover) Crouse. After attending his schooling, Warren served his country proudly in the United States Navy on the aircraft carrier, The U.S.S. Gilbert Islands during the Korean Conflict.
Warren spent over 30 years as a truck driver having worked many years for Lombard Brothers Trucking Company and later retiring from Preston Trucking Company. He was a proud member of the Teamster Local # 170. In 1994, after his retirement from trucking, Warren and his wife, Alice moved to Somerville, Maine, where they would spend the next chapter of their lives, until his passing.
A life- long sportsman, Warren enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching NASCAR racing; as well as traveling and camping throughout the country including two meaningful trips to Alaska. He also kept very busy on his many acres in Somerville, working at his sawmill or tapping trees to make maple syrup for family and friends.
He leaves his beloved wife of 69 years, Alice M. (Campbell) Crouse; a daughter, Janice Serewicz of West Boylston; five grandchildren, Stephen, Stephanie, Shane, Andrew, and Annie; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Warren was predeceased by his son, Charles Crouse in 1998 and two brothers, Lowell, and Melbourne Crouse.
A graveside service honoring Warren’s life will be on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Worcester County Memorial Park, (Heritage II Section), Richards Avenue, Paxton followed by military honors rendered by the United States Navy.
The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
