William Edward Crounse

William Edward Crounse, age 74, of Bethlehem, NH, and longtime resident of Newburyport, MA, passed on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, 2025, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Susan Crounse, with whom he shared almost 53 years of wonderful memories.

Born in Boston, MA on July 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Maurice James. and Joanne (Jackson) Crounse, and was a graduate of Danvers High School, and had attended Saint Anselm College for a few years.

“Bill”, as he was known by many, became a contractor/estimator and worked alongside his father (and brother) in the family business, Insulation Contracting Company for decades. He then worked for other firms to continue to provide for his family. He appreciated those relationships with those he worked with and met along the way. He especially valued his relationship with Local 6 Boston Pipe Covers Union and always looked forward to their annual gatherings in the Boston area.

He was a member of the Newburyport Lions Club fostering many lifelong friendships, holding many roles with the club locally and regionally. Through the club he was involved in many events in Newburyport over the years, specifically Yankee Homecoming and the Road Race. When his children were growing up, he was always involved in their activities and was a booster helping run the concession stand during football games. Bill was a man of faith and a member of the Immaculate Conception Holy Redeemer Parish where he served as an usher and helped with many church functions over the years. He loved nature, the mountains, reading about the Appalachian Trail, and loved good food and cooking. Above all else, Bill loved his family, especially his two granddaughters.

His life’s legacy will always be treasured by his wife, Susan; son, Michael Crounse of Beverly, MA; daughter, Sarah Clark and husband Jonathan of Bethlehem, NH; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Madison Clark, both of Bethlehem, NH; sister-in-law and her husband, Janice and Edward Peetz of Middleton, MA, brother-in-law and his wife, Paul and Tracey Vaillancourt of Fremont, NH, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Stephen Crounse.

Visiting hours will be at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St Ann’s Church of the Holy Redeemer Parish, 300 Main Street, West Newbury, followed by a Graveside Service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Storey Avenue, Newburyport, MA. Donations in his memory can be made to the Holy Redeemer Immaculate Conception Parish, 42 Green Street, Newburyport or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the same address, or to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.