Col. Chester Dunbar Crowell Jr.

Died: June 6, 2012 | Place: McCormick Home

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CROWELL, Col. Chester Dunbar Jr. …..

Suddenly at McCormick Home, London, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Col. Chester Dunbar Crowell Jr., US Army Rtd., in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Dr. Joyce Carlyle, the late Mary Lou Crowell and Georgia Crowell. Dear step-father of Ariel Rubissow Okamoto and her husband Paul of San Francisco and Peter Rubissow and his wife Afsoon Razavi of Napa California. Cherished step-grandpa of Tira and Mikki Okamoto and Laili Rubissow. Also missed by his cousins Wilma Sinclair of California and Marilynn Smith of Washington DC. Predeceased by his infant children Charlotte and Bruce Crowell and his baby brother Charles. Chester had a 30 year career in the American Army, where he was an African Specialist and an Intelligence administrator. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and held several command positions; notably in Germany and Turkey. His last assignment was as the Military Attaché to the US Embassy in Lagos Nigeria. An avid sailor on his ketch “Snowbird”, Chester sailed her alone from Annapolis Maryland to Burlington Bay. Calling himself a “Terminal Intermediate” skier, he enjoyed Aspen, Collingwood and Boler Mountain. Fitness and golf were important to Chester. Col. Crowell was a member of Syracuse Central City Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite, and belonged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at Syracuse University. In his last years Chester was best friend with his caregiver Manolita Pace and with Theresa Cramer, his best girlfriend. Friends will be received by the family from 5-7pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Luke’s Chapel – CPRI, 600 Sanatorium Road, London, on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 2pm. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, NY, on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Children’s Health Foundation, 345 Westminster Avenue, London, ON N6C 4V3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

7 Comments

  1. Lee and Jack McLean June 8, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Dear Joyce: We met Chester at Boler Mountain and had many an interesting chat while on the chair lift. He had such fascinating tales to tell. Please accept our sincere condolences. Lee and Jack McLean.

  2. Sandy Mullen June 9, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Joyce I have been thinking of Chester today and remembering the interesting chats I had with him. Dad always enjoyed his company and talking about his interesting life. Mom and I are thinking of you at this time. Dorothy Parnell & Sandy Mullen

  3. Rosemary Logan June 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Dear Joyce…i am so sorry for your loss of your husband. I only met him once but was immediately struck by his graciousness.He had an”old school” courtliness about him.I wish you peace.
    Rosemary Logan

  4. Roger Corrin and Rosalind Stacey-Corrin June 10, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Dear Joyce,We were sorry to read of Chester’s passing. He was very gracious and friendly and it was always a pleasure to meet him at the medical staff social events.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Roger and Rosalind

  5. David Murray June 11, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Dear Joyce; Please accept my condolences on Chester’s passing. I am glad I knew him and enjoyed the times I spent with him on the ski bus and in your home. I’m sorry we drifted apart lately. I will always remember the trip to Aspen with Chester and Al Wilson, staying in the condominium unit. A great time with friends.
    Carolyn also extends her condolences on your loss
    David and Carolyn Murray

  6. Carolyn Inglehart Coit (KIKI) June 12, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I knew Chet in High School when I was Kiki Inglehart and was a good friend of his first wife, Mary Lou Street.
    He was a great pal. We skied together and he didn’t ell me he wasn’t expert, because we did some pretty dare devil maneuvers.
    After their family tragedy I did what I could for my friend, but always wondered how he had survived such a loss.
    His parents were responsible for the beautiful window in the Fist Unitarian-Universalist Church on the corner of Waring and Nottingham Roads. If anyone here would like to see it, I am a long time member there.
    The last time I saw him was in the church and that must be20 years ago, at least. He still had that boyish grin, and it sounds from the Obit. that he has had an interesting and fruitful life. I am so glad.
    I will spread the word among the rag tag remnants of our group.
    Rest in peace, old friend.

    Kiki

  7. Manolita Pace January 10, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    I miss you so very much Dunbar!! I am so honoured and blessed to have cared for you the past couple of years. You truly were remarkable. There is not a day that goes by that you aren’t in my thoughts. Just the thought of you brings tears rolling down my cheeks. Best friends for life!!! xoxoxoxoxox

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