Vivian Marie Crowley (Parent), passed away Wednesday morning at McLaren Macomb. She was born April 1, 1920 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Marie and Patrick Parent. Vivian was raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan along with siblings, Bernice, Patrick, Raymond and Ralph. They lost their little brother, Eril shortly after birth.
Vivian married Lawrence Edwin Crowley Sr. on June 6, 1942. The couple settled in Lincoln Park, moved to Allen Park, and eventually to Harrison Township in 1969.
Mrs. Crowley was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of Catholic War Veterans, attended St. Louis Catholic Church in Clinton Township, and enjoyed camping in Northern Michigan. She especially enjoyed being with her family, and loved dogs.
Surviving is her son, Larry; daughter, Carolann (Durrant); grandchildren, Sean, Jason and Elizabeth Crowley, Heather Zawacki and Ryan Durrant; great grandchildren, Vincent and Jonas Crowley, Max Zawacki and Olivia and Addison Crowley, numerous nieces and nephews, and great neighbors for many years. Vivian was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence in 1999; son, James in 1998; her parents, and all of her siblings.
Visiting hours are 6 - 9 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Funeral mass 10:00 a.m. (in state 9:30), Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church (corner of Crocker and Harper), Clinton Township with Father Robert Slaton officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Brownstown Township, Michigan.
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