Margaret A. (Crouch) Gunn, 80, of Sturbridge, MA, previously of Wallingford, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side.
Margaret was born in North Haven on May 1, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Allan Crouch, Sr. and Eleanor (Kripps) Crouch. She was predeceased by her brothers, Allan Jr., Robert, and Donald. She was raised in North Haven and graduated North Haven High School in 1960. Margaret was an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother who cared so deeply for her family and friends. She was a take charge person who was always the first to offer help to others, be it providing wise advice, a kind word, or a warm, welcoming hug. Margaret played an integral role in the raising of her grandsons offering a helping hand to Janice whenever needed.
Later in life, after raising her children, Margaret worked as an executive secretary for Walsh Construction Company and then as an assistant to the Academic Dean of Holy Apostles College and Seminary.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Frederick G. Gunn, of 58 years; her children, David Gunn, Janice Albert and her husband, Kevin; her grandsons, Daniel (Elizabeth) Albert and Cody (Patricia) Albert; her brother, Ralph Crouch, her sister-in-law, Shirley (Robert) Crouch, many nieces, nephews and cousins; predeceased by sister-in-laws, Maureen (Ralph) Crouch, Linda (Donald) Crouch and Lois Conrad.
Margaret’s family will receive relatives and friends at The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A service will commence at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. followed by interment at the North Haven Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association – Connecticut, 4 Oxford Road, Suite E4, Milford, CT 06460.
Grew up with Margaret on State St. in North Haven. Her father (Al) was a mechanic on the Joel Beach farm and would alway take time to fix my bike when I asked. She was a good neighbor and fun to be around. She visited us in NH a few years back and we reminisced about the old days. Now she is in gods hands and resting. My regards to all the Family.
Sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was well liked by our entire class Rich & Joyce Simone.
My mother was very good friends with Margaret since I was a child so I grew up with her kids and I loved Margaret. She was a very kind loyal and strong. Truth be told I was shocked to hear she had passed. She is in gods hands now and not suffering. I picture she and my mother and Kathy sitting around the table laughing. My prayers are with Fred Janice and David
Margaret and I grew up together from first grad. I played with her at the farm when we were little. OUR OLDER brothers were in the class of 57. I was so good to see her at our classes reunion in Dec. She was in such good spirits. Janice, thank you for bring her.I will miss seeing her smile..