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Sylvia Anita Crews, 78 of Dover, passed away on July 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New York City, N.Y., on Nov. 7, 1939, to Isaac "Gilbert" Irvis and Gladys Griffin Irvis. She graduated from Central Commercial High School in 1957.
Sylvia worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before marrying Donald A. Crews on Nov. 2, 1958. Upon his commissioning in the Air Force, the family moved to Texas, California and Guam; settling in Dover in 1968. The family joined Holy Cross Church where she volunteered with the Ladies Sodality Christmas bazaars and church cleaning.
Sylvia enjoyed traveling and cruises; visiting Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. She enjoyed the Chinese tile game of Mahjong and collected teapots, amassing over 100 of various designs and styles. Sylvia was also a Blue Bird (Camp Fire Girls) leader. Sylvia joined the Officers' Wives Clubs at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Andersen AFB, Guam and Dover AFB, volunteering with the clubs' charitable causes. She was appointed to Delaware's Foster Review Board, serving for years to ensure the well-being of children in foster care. She volunteered as an American Cancer Society Reach-to-Recovery volunteer.
Sylvia obtained a BS in education, a master's in education, taught 4th and 5th grades in Millington, Md. and Galena, Md.; retiring after 18 years as an educator, but continued teaching as a substitute at Holy Cross School.
Sylvia is survived by her husband of 59 ½ years, Donald, daughters, Dawn Crews-Seams (Wallace), Leslie Cote (Chris) and Julie; grandchildren Alexandra (Mark), Spencer, Christopher, Lindsay and great-granddaughters, Emma and Hanna. She is also survived by her sister Gladys of Los Angeles, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by siblings Teresa, Milton, Gilbert and Ruth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Research Hospital for Children.
Visitation with the family will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at Holy Cross Church, Dover, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover.
Arrangements by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover. Condolences maybe made via www.ambruso.com.
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So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory.
Matt 5:4,5
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September 24, 2018
ith my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
September 9, 2018
My heart felt prayers goes out to Sylvia Anita Crews family and friends during this difficult time,may the God of all comfort give you all the comfort and the peace you all need at this time.
Wanda Henry
August 30, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 22, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
July 21, 2018
My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Crews family. May the God of peace himself be with your family constantly and in every way as you heal from the loss of Sylvia. May he comfort you and strengthen you as you cope with your loss. (2 Thess 3:16)
July 21, 2018
Dear Crews Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace of mind and heart during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11.)
With sympathy,
Emily
July 18, 2018
May God grant you comfort and peace.
July 14, 2018
We were so fortunate to have Sylvia, Donald and their family as our neighbors for many years. They were all so wonderful, very caring and friendly. We know Sylvia will be missed deeply by all those whose lives she touched. The family of Tony and Mary Galla, Greg, Debbie, Donna and Denise.
July 12, 2018
Dr. Crews, Family, and Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. She was a beautiful soul and I am so honored I was able to know her.
If there is anything I can do to help, please just call.
Love and hugs,
Tina and Mike Mosley
Tina Heesh-Mosley
July 10, 2018
God please bless this family here on earth and thank you for receiving our sister into your arms. To God Be The Glory. George, Nora and Jordan Gleadow
July 10, 2018
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