Rev. Dr. George N. Crocker
Rev. Dr. George Neville Crocker, 87, died October 30, 2020 in Danbury. He was the longest serving rector at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookfield, ministering for 32 years.
George was born January 21, 1933 in Manhattan, NY. A cradle Episcopalian from the age of three, George graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics, Southern Connecticut State University, Berkeley Divinity School, Yale, Iona University and Ecumenical School of Theology, Detroit, Doctor of Ministry.
Prior to his ministerial career, George taught school in the Naugatuck Valley area and was a Group Therapist at Griffin Hospital in Derby for 12 years. He began his ministry at Christ Church, Ansonia as Curate, then at Immanuel Church for two years as Vicar. He was Rector at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church from 1970 to 2002. After a short retirement he became Priest-in-Charge at Christ Church Quaker Farms, Oxford, and then at St. Andrew's in Marbledale.
George served in the US Air Force for eight years, active duty as a navigator and performance engineer; the US Army Reserves, Connecticut Nation Guard for 30 years as a Chaplain and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
A loving husband, George is survived by his wife Joyce McKenna Crocker, his son Darin and his wife Dorothy, 5 step-children; Joan and David Bengston, Karin and Dean Face and their children Carolyne and Stephen, Kathleen Westfall and George Gudauskas, and two grandchildren, Kyle Crocker and Christopher Westfall. George was predeceased by his wife Barbara, son Drew, and his sister Jennett.
In addition to his desire for sharing his love for Jesus with his congregations and to anyone else who would listen, Father George expressed that love through several ministries. Over the years he was able to reach many people through the healing ministry at his church, at the Oratory in Gaylordsville and through his contributions at the Christian Counselling Center.
George was an amateur ham radio enthusiast, enjoyed cabinet making, avidly researched anything that pertained to his Christian faith and the Bible and loved rallying his Porsche 911 at Lyme Rock Racetrack. And this just touches the surface of who he was. George was a man of passion and diversity. His primary goal was to bring people to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Father George did, and he is looking forward to seeing y'all in heaven.
In memory of George, donations may be sent to St. Paul's Church, Evangelism Fund, 174 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804.
A memorial service will be held in the late spring.

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Published by Danbury News Times on Nov. 23, 2020.

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Robert Banasik

December 1, 2020

I offer my deepest sympathies to George's family and am saddened to see my friend and fellow ham radio operator pass on. George's intelligence and easy-going manner made him a welcome addition to any gathering. Ki1n

Barbara Mullen

November 27, 2020

I have many fond memories of Fr. George, starting in 1983 when I walked through the doors into St. Paul's church. George encouraged me in my new found faith, & baptized me later that year. A good man of God. Condolences to his family.

Robert Picheco

November 25, 2020

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Veronica Egan Kudej

November 25, 2020

I will miss my cousin...he was one of the good guys...always a kind word for everyone.

Kathleen Westfall

November 25, 2020

Our Father Crocker, Father George and finally my Dad, you loved my mother and shared your loving heart to her. Your compassionate soul has brought so many people to know Jesus as you also helped to transform me into knowing Him and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You loved what you did as a minister it was your life, your passion, your heart. People underestimate how important it is to know Jesus and you preached this with every walk of your life and thus I'm going to miss this more than anyone can only imagine. You were always there when anyone needed just to talk. You gave your undivided attention to detail to counsel no matter what the situation and without judgment as this is God's place to do so. You loved baptisms holding God's babies to insure their new home here to be safe and in loving care with their new parents. Your marriages were so heartfelt as those of funerals. Your loved your cars and hey who can't appreciate a good machine. I will forever miss you George. It breaks my heart how precious life really is. These are the words I will always remember from communion, "Come taste and see how precious the Lord really is"!!!
Forever & always will miss you,
Kate

Dorothy Crocker

November 24, 2020

George, as the days go by, we continue to receive phone calls and cards from many sharing how much you were loved. I thank you for giving me a wonderful husband who loves our Lord & Savior. You raised two boys who became great guys. And another blessing, our son. You gave your life to serve Jesus Christ and now your reward is before you. May God's light shine upon your face as you enjoy our heavenly kingdom with Barb and Drew and all those who have seen favor in His sight. You never watered down scripture. 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him" John 14:6-7 and a reminder to us who miss you... 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14:1-4

George, you knew the way and that place has been prepared for you. May you rest in eternal peace. Love, Dot

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