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Alice Crabtree Obituary

Alice M. Crabtree June 30, 1923 - February 23, 2010 DANIELSON - Alice M. Crabtree, 86, formerly of Danielson, died Tuesday at Life Care Center of Raynham, MA. She was born in Brooklyn, CT, June 30, 1923, daughter of the late Jesse and Gladys (Rainville) Carpenter. She was the wife of the late Arch L. Crabtree. Mrs. Crabtree was a longtime member of The Cornerstone Baptist Church in Danielson. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Crabtree of Wallingford, Barbara Simonetta of Hamden and Susan Raymond of Assonet, MA; two sisters, Mary Brumbaugh of Springvale, ME and Jean Fortune of North Smithfield, RI; three grandchildren, Michael Simonetta, Alyson Simonetta and Meghan Raymond. She was predeceased by her son Richard Crabtree and sister Ella Barrette. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 2 P.M. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson. A calling hour will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 1-2 P.M. Burial will be in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association CT Affiliate Inc., 306 Industrial Park Rd., Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Feb. 25, 2010.

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February 26, 2010

Susan, Shirley, and Barbara,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you all.

Amy, Ashley, and Melissa Stanley

February 25, 2010

Sorry for your Loss.
Chuck & Betty Eldridge

Sharon Fitts

February 25, 2010

Shirley, Barbara and Susan,
My sympathy to all of you; she's in a better place now. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

James Doiron

February 25, 2010

Mary, Jean and family,
My sympathy goes out to all. Alice was a sweet caring person that I new of. She was a good friend to yes and our parents. She will be missed greatly.

David Graff

February 25, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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