Terry Norman Cripps

Terry Cripps Obituary

Terry Norman Cripps, 47 SOUTH PORTLAND -- Terry Norman Cripps, 47, of South Portland died Sept. 23, 2008 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his loving family by his side. He was born May 10, 1961 in Portland, a son of Donald A. and Laura (Hodson)Cripps. He attended local schools and was a 1979 graduate of Scarborough High School. He attended SMVTI now Southern Maine Community College. Terry and his wife became Reiki masters in 2006. Terry worked as a machinist at Portland Value Inc., and other local machine shops, and was most recently employed by D & G Machine Products. He was proud and thankful to work for a company that took such good care of him during his illness. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved boating, fishing, hunting and all of nature. He married Kathryn Thibodeau Mullen July 7, 2007 in South Portland. Terry was predeceased by his father Donald Cripps. Surviving are his wife Kathryn of South Portland; his mother, Laura Cripps of Ripley; son, Jeremiah Cripps of Virginia, stepson, Derek Michael Mullen of South Portland; sisters, Laura Cripps and her husband Mark Miller of Minnesota, Ellen Cripps of Ripey, brother, Ronald Cripps of Scarborough; Uncle Albert Hodlson Terry Norman Cripps and his wife Barbara of Rhode Island, Aunt Martha and husband Raymond LeBel of New York, Aunt Dorothy Dobson of Falmouth, Uncle Walter Shorey and wife Dorothy of Burlington (ME); Mother and Father in-laws, Kenneth & Merleen Thibodeau of Old Town and Joe and Bana Fowler of Virginia; and several very special nieces, nephews and in-laws. A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon, Monday, Sept. 29th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 - 4:00 at VFW Post 6859 at 687 Forest Ave., Portland (near Aubuchon Hardware). Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Maine Integrative Wellness, and to the staff at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for their wonderful care of Terry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry's memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Road Scarborough, Maine 04074

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Sep. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry Cripps

6 Entries

June Ramsey, Jr

October 2, 2008

My deep and sincere sympathy for your loss. He was always in my prayers after learning of his illness.

I remember many pleasant conversations with Terry while working at PVI. It was a pleasure knowing him.

Terry Nason

September 30, 2008

My Heartfelt Sympathy to Terry's family and friends. I worked with Terry at Mii, and became friends as well as co workers. There was a stray sick Calico cat that hung around Mii that we all took to. It happened that the cat needed Vet attention, so I took the cat to the Vet. The Bill was $200 plus. Terry, who we called Crippy, was the only guy from Mii who gave me some money to help with the bill. That tells you what a wonderful man Terry Cripps is. He was always up beat, smiling, great attitude and Crippy was an excellent Machinist. You'd never know he was ill by his attitude. He was one of the boys, could laugh at himself, just down to earth...really really nice and with a gentle soul. Crippy until we work together again.

Mary Anne Weeman

September 30, 2008

Kaie, I was saddened to read of Terry's passing. I know it has been a long journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry Q & the PV Gang

September 29, 2008

Terry was indeed one of a kind. He was positive & upbeat and was always helpful to others. We at Portland Valve missed him from the day he left this organization.

Sarah Boucher

September 28, 2008

I knew Terry from working at Maine Integrative Wellness. Whenever he came in he was happy, positive, and living in the moment. I believe it is very rare to meet a person like Terry. My memory of him is his smile and his energy. I always felt good after he came by. I will miss him, yet also sense him smiling and loving nature, just being outside and doing all the things he loved.

Gary & Susan Wright

September 28, 2008

After hearing of Terry's passing, we wanted to extend our deep sympathy with thoughts and prayers to his family. Our memories of Terry from Scarborough High School are that of a kind & gentle person. We are unable to attend his service, but will keep him in our prayers. Gary & Susan Wright, Vero Beach, Fl.

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