Obituary Notice – Terrance “Terry” C. Crowell

SOUTH DAYTON:  Terrance “Terry” C. Crowell, 72, of South Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, from Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, which were a result of his exposure to Agent Orange when he served in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

  He was born on March 25, 1948 and was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 1966.  Terry enlisted in the US Air Force attaining the rank of E4 Sergeant.  He was stationed for two years at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana (29th Fighter Interceptor Air Defense Squadron) then serving the rest of his enlistment at the US Royal Thai Air Force Base in Udorn, Thailand (432nd Munitions Maintenance Squad).

  After his discharge, he was employed for 25 years at Nestle/Carnation in South Dayton, until the plant closure.  He then worked as a Highway Maintenance worker for the NYS Dept. of Transportation at the Town of Ellicott shop, retiring after 15 years, where he looked forward to plowing snow every winter.

  Terry was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed numerous road trips, traveling around the country with Paul Bradley buying and restoring cars and trucks.  He was most proud of his 1969 Chevy Nova (The Silver Deuce) and 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo.  Terry and Donna took many vacations including trips to Alaska, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon and quite a few southern and western states.

  He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Donna, whom he married on November 6, 1971, a daughter, Michelle (Corey) Swanson, of Kennedy; a son, Eric (Julie) Crowell, of Fredonia; grandsons Cameron & Colin Crowell, step grandchildren Sidney, Brendon and Evan Swanson, four sisters, Barbara Marowski, Betty Crowell, Brenda West, Bridget Johnson, sisters-in-law Janice Putney-Bromley, Susan Sysol, brothers-in-law Charlie Johnson, Gerry West, Jeff Johnson, Dennis Burek, Tim Burek, lifelong friends whom he considered brothers Paul Bradley and Jim Bradigan.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his parents Walter and MaryJane Crowell, a sister Bonnie Johnson and in-laws Walter and Stevanna Burek.

  Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no services at this time.  A military funeral and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

  The family suggests memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation Western New York Chapter, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 12 Williamsville, NY 14221.  Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.  To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.