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Jean Crouch Obituary
Penacook, NH - Jean M. Crouch, age 70, of Borough Road passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester.
Jean dedicated her life to helping others, a champion for countless causes, her contributions were vast, particularly in advocating for the aging and disability communities. The final chapter of her career was spent at the NH DHHS, where she made a lasting impact retiring in January 2025. Throughout her life, Jean set a remarkable example of hard work, determination, and resilience. She balanced a demanding career while raising a family, all while pursuing her Master's Degree.
Jean's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought immeasurable pride and happiness to her life. While she rarely watched an entire movie from beginning to end, she often had a Lifetime movie playing on her TV, a small but meaningful part of her daily routine. Jean's legacy of compassion, dedication, and love will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Maryellen Fish and her husband Dan of Chichester and Nicole Crouch of Weare; 5 grandchildren, Aliya, Daven and Myra Fish, and Cooper and Sophia Porter; her brother, Edward Willard of Costa Rica; her sister, Cathy McGoldrick of Florida; several nieces and nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Mary Frances (Hemingway) Willard, her sister, Joellen Leonard, and her former husband, Tommy Crouch.
Visiting Hours will not be held.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 11th at 2 PM in the Chapel of the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Granite State Independent Living @ https://gsil.org/donate/
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Debi The Nurse
September 3, 2025
I am so sad to have learned -just today -of Jean´s passing. We worked together for about 8 years sometime ago, but we were able to find each other here and there over the years. She gave her entire heart and attention to serving the elder and disabled communities. I have a lot of favorite memories, but my favorite is whenever we would go out to lunch, She would always ask if there was "a lot of mayonnaise in the tuna?" And it didn´t really matter what they answered, she still ordered it and we always laughed over that -because I just don´t like mayo. And as ridiculous as that story might be, it made us both laugh. And then there was the time that she taught her Jack Russel "Murphy" how to jump through large hoops as a trick, and it was great fun ....until he started jumping over the fence! She was a lot of fun and gave her best.
The world of human services can be so trying, but she took care of people from a genuine heart.
I´ll always have fun memories of her and I will miss her.
Martha Booth
April 12, 2025
I have always missed you Jean Crouch, and you will always be in my heart ❤
Nancy McKeon
April 10, 2025
Jean was a wonderful advocate for the most vulnerable in our community. All of us at Friends Program send our support and condolences to her family.
joan laplante
April 8, 2025
RIP-thank you for all you did for all the caregivers in the state of NH. Your efforts will not be forgotten.
Thank you for all your accomplishments Jean. Condolences to the family.
Bill Haggerty
April 8, 2025
For all that you accomplished and overcame. . Through your beautiful daughters and their families you live on. Give Tommy a hug for me.
Steve and Laurie Savage
April 7, 2025
So very sorry to her this news jean.
May...God bless your girls and their families. Sending love and hope. May you rest in peace, XOXOXo
Maryann Lessard
April 5, 2025
RIP Jeanie I will remember the times we got together as children with our families. Glad we connected a few times when you moved to NH . Condolences to the family. Maryann Nelson Lessard and family . Cousin
Ann Marie Nelson Contigiani
April 4, 2025
We have a lot of fond memories of Jean at the campground in New Hampshire, she was a very sweet person she´ll be missed. Our deepest condolences you´ll be in our prayers finally, Ann Marie Nelson Contigiani Jean`s cousin on her father side.
Beth Willard
April 4, 2025
Jean,
I have so many fun memories growing up, when you weren´t whisked off to Germany or Panama. You were kind, funny, loving and caring. You were challenged a lot in your life, more than some could bear, but you carried through with a smile and laugh. I hope you´re having a beer with your Dad and mine(Uncle Buddy). Rest in peace cousin. Love you
Thoughts and prayers to Maryellen, Nicky and their families
Beth Willard Enos Marden
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
April 4, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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