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1934
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2019
Alice Crook Obituary
Alice grew up in Swansea where she was a dancer, cheerleader, and nursing student. After marrying and moving to Virginia, Alice had a dance school in Waynesboro. In 1971, she and her family moved to RI where she became a familiar face at Ashaway and Chariho schools. She loved working with children of all ages and abilities. Alice was a natural teacher, an insatiable reader, and a gifted writer, but above all, she was an exceptional mother.
She remains dearly loved by her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They are: Rhonda & Steve Brunero, Katie & Travis Geraci, and Austin Brunero; Brenda & Karl Aspelund, Tyler & Shelly Corwin and their sons Dylan & Alexander, Alana Corwin, Julia, Karl, and Colin Aspelund; Pam & Gregg Drew, Lindsay Drew, Eliza & Daniel Darezzo, and Kayla Gardener; and Amy & Michael Barbarossa, Erica and Kaylee Barbarossa.
Alice loved animals both domestic and wild. She volunteered at local animal shelters and kept the wild critters that lived in and near her yard well-fed every day of the year. She loved to dance and was a regular at Blues on the Beach. She also enjoyed gardening, tai chi, and long walks.
Alice was a generous, loving, clever, and compassionate woman who will be terribly missed.
Visiting hours and a brief memorial service will be held from 4-6 pm on Thursday, August 1st at the Weekapaug Chapel, 106 Noyes Neck Road, Weekapaug. A gathering at the Windjammer in Misquamicut from 7-9 will follow. Friends are welcome to drop by.
In her memory, you may help a child, adopt a pet, contribute to an animal shelter, hug a friend, plant something pretty, or just take a walk outside. She invites you to live with love, joy, and peace.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Crook
Judy RoseMorra
July 23, 2021
Alice was one of my mother's dearest friends. Now that my mom has just recently passed, I know they are together and enjoying their second life at this point. My condolences to the entire family. She is deeply missed.
Amy Barbarossa
February 12, 2020
Thinking of you Mom. Miss your smile, laugh, our phone calls, and a million other things.
October 16, 2019
All our DOGS loved Alice !! When they ran away , they would run to Alice's house! I 'm sure she is patting Amos's head in heaven now.........Micky and Tom
Rica Swisher
August 1, 2019
We were close friends from 1st and for always. Love and miss her. So glad I got to see her last September.
Lynne Heaney
August 1, 2019
I'm so sorry girls about your mom.
What a lovely woman Alice was.
Thinking of you all..
roz anderson
August 1, 2019
New Angel in Heaven as she always was during
her Earth Journey - sending love and strength
to Rhonda, Brenda, Pam and Amy as well as all
who loved my dear cousin Ali. No words to express our loss yet such a bountiful Blessing
Alice was to all the lives she touched. Sending love and prayers for strength. The Andersons way out west...Roz(Miller)and Gary
Nancy Paquin
July 30, 2019
What can I say that I haven't said to you already. Your mother was a great Mom, grandmother, and great grandmother, who will be sorely missed. Our friendship goes back 80 some years, which I will cherish till I die. PLease accept my condolences to your whole family.God Bless my friend.
July 30, 2019
As a new special education teacher at Ashaway School in 1983, I was assigned Alice as my classroom assistant. I could not have been more fortunate. Her loving and patient nature, knowledge of children, and warmth made her the perfect colleague in the classroom. She became a mentor and a friend, often giving very wise counsel not only for teaching but also parenting. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her. My condolences to her very loving and wonderful family. - Terry Schimmel
July 30, 2019
To all the Crook girls and their families - and especially my sister in law, Amy...I am so sorry for your loss.
July 29, 2019
My heart goes out to Alice's family. She was such a loving person. My mom and she were closest friends since they were children. My sympathies. Judy Rose Morra
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