Aline Creel peacefully passed from this earth to be with her Lord on March 15, 2026, surrounded by those she loved. Born on April 28, 1936 in Lowell, Massachusetts, she lived most of her life as a Waterbury resident.
An avid reader, Aline read her Bible daily and enjoyed Robert Parker books. She was known for her love of drawing, painting, needlework, Tom Selleck and for spending endless hours playing dolls and games with her grandchildren.
Aline leaves behind her daughter Mary Jeralds, son David Creel, daughter-in-law Teddi Leslie Creel, granddaughters Carly Zysk and Aliza Creel, great grandsons Jordan, Brayden, Koby Zysk and Jaxson Masellas and many loving extended family members. She is predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Creel, grandson David Zysk Jr. and sons-in-law David Zysk Sr. and Mark Jeralds.
Private services will be held at the family’s convenience. The family is grateful for your thoughts and prayers at this time and requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire has been entrusted with her care. To leave online condolences for her family, please visit www.fordfh.com.
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