CROUSE – Michael, 65, of Rosedale Nursing Home, New Germany, formerly of Charleston, Queens County, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
Born in Toronto, ON, Michael was a son of the late St. Clair and Althea (Rhyno) Crouse.
Michael was an employee with the former Fahie’s Nursing Home, Liverpool and the current Queens Manor, Liverpool where he worked in the maintenance department for thirty years. He also worked part-time at the the former TeleGlobe Canada satellite station in Charleston. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed touring on his motorcycle, collecting model trains, calling bingo at Rosedale and serving in the Lions Club of New Germany.
Michael is survived by his sister Gail Jollimore of Liverpool; his brothers Barry of Liverpool and Randy (Valerie) of Middlefield.
Besides his parents, Michael is predeceased by a half brother Terry.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Michael’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Club of Canada. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Darren Horton
Randy, Barry and the rest of the family my sincere condolences to all of you. Mike was a good guy.
Valerie Weagle
Very sorry for your loss Gail and family.
Billy Joudrey
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was one in a million. Always smiling, laughing and sincere. Mike was a great man and a great friend. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. We consider ourselves lucky to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie & John Herman
The Crouse Family:
Please accept Our Sincere Condolences on Mike’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
I ( Debbie) worked at Queens Manor and was very fond of Mike. Randy and Barry also.
I am so saddened to read this. He always made my day brighter by his smart remarks. RIP Mike.
Debbie & John
Inez & Donnie Shupe
Ryan, Michael, Gail, Randy & Barry. So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing! He was a very kind and gentle soul who would do anything for anyone. Gone to soon! Our deepest condolences
Shirley Neals
Very sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. He was a friendly, hard-working fellow at the Manor.
sharon verge
Randy Barry & Families.
I am so sorry to read of Mike’s passing,
My sincere condolences to you and your families.
Remember all the Good times .
Sharon
Judi Maillett
To Mike’s family, so sorry to see Mike passed away. Another one gone so young. Grew up with Mike & the family. He will be missed. Keep the memories close. RIP Mike.
chris rhyno
sorry to hear…rip michael
Valerie Dagley
Condolences to Mikes family,Mike and I were in school together and I saw him often when I was volunteering at the Manor.
Doris Lohnes Schnare
Barry, Randy and Gail, I was so sorry to read that Michael had passed away. He was a great worker at the Manor and an all around friendly, nice person. He will surely be missed.
D BLAKE & Jo-Anne CONRAD
So sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. I grew up with him & knew him my entire life. Always a great guy.
Virginiawhynot
For Gail and family so sorry for your loss
Cindy Spinney
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a lovely and kind man. Always a smile for everyone. Thinking of you all at this very hard time.
Susan Linda Levy
Some of the retired girls from the Manor get together once a month for a meal and every 2 months we would go to see Mike at Rosedale. They loved him there and he did too. Carol, Jenny and I got to see him 1 last time in September and I am so glad now that we went. We could not hug him goodbye as it was a social distance visit but he sure was glad to see us. Mike, I hope you are walking around and greeting everyone and you get to set up a work shop. I know your Mom was waiting for you with open arms and I know how much you missed her also. I am glad that us girls helped to make things easier for you and now there is no more pain. Rest easy my friend and I will think of you every time I look at my corner shelf you made me.
Pat Chandler
To Mike’s family, especially Barry, Randy and Val, my most sincere condolences on Mike’s passing. He was always so good natured and helpful around work. May your memories of him always bring a smile to your lips and a warm feeling in your heart.
Heather Anthony
My sincere condolences to Mike’s Family, I worked with Mike at Queens Manor, he was liked by everyone there, always to lend a helping had.
Debbie (Zwicker )Conrad
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing my condolences to the family .
Marie Wambolt
To Michael’s Family.
Sincere Condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Lion Pat Wentzell
Mike was a wonderful man. His smile will long be remembered in our Lions club. He was often the first to volunteer for any project. We all cared for him especially Lion Deb who often saw that he got to our events. We missed seeing him since the COVID lock down. He will be greatly missed by his Lions family. Rest In Peace Lion Mike.
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time and sending our ‘Sympathy’.
Anna-Stell and Jordan
Darlene
To theCrouse Family So sorry for the loss of Mike … such a kind hearted man … always there when u needed help … he will be sadly missed
Betty Ann Shupe
My Condolences To You Gail N Family
Kevin & Cathie Wentzell
Barry, Randy, Gail & Families so sorry for your loss.
Zona Hatt
Stephen & I were both shocked to hear of Mike’s passing .My heart is heavy as I reach out to you Mike’s family . This gentle man possessed the biggest heart , the sweetest smile & a caring soul that few possess. He was always one of the first to say ” how can I help ” when someone was in need of a helping hand. I was a part of Mike’s work family at Queens Manor for nearly 20 years & it was a indeed a true privilege. I know how close you are as a family & I pray as you remember years gone by it will bring you some comfort as you grieve in the coming weeks.We send our most sincere condolences to all.
God Bless
Zona & Stephen
Big hug Barry & Randy
Z
Bonnie Henderson
Gail and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one, Michael.
Nina Vaughn Cooper
So saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He will certainly be missed. I have such fond memories of growing up with the whole family! Many good times. Blessings to you all…..xox
susan dean
Barry, Randy and Gail: So sorry for your loss. Susan Dean
Betty Hatt
Condolences to the family. Worked with Mike at the Manor and he was a great guy. He will be missed by many.
Karen Barnes
To Mike’s Family,
I worked at Queens Manor with Mike for a few years and remember him as a kind, good humoured, helpful guy with a big laugh and an even bigger heart. I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Dot peach
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing You couldn’t find a more kind man. He always called me his angel. Now I can call him mine. Rest easy Mike, until we meet again xo
Frank and Darlene Vaughn
Gail, Barry and Randy our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this sad time.
Frank and Darlene Vaughn
Dollie Cole
Barry, Gail, Randy and families. So sorry to hear you have lost your brother. He was a very special person, well respected and loved by many. He had a big smile and a big heart. Hold all your precious memories of him in your hearts forever. Prayers and hugs from Dollie.
Sylvia whynot
To Mike’s family,thinking of you all at this most difficult time.Sending thoughts and prayers to you.I worked at Queens Manor when Mike was working there, he was well liked and always would help anyway he could.He will be missed
Jennifer Nowe
So sorry to hear that Mike passed ,I know we girls from the Maror wish we could have seen him one more time,,take a birthday cake out to him ,he enjoyed that ,,Hope you have no more pain Mike you will be missed by many ❤️
Ann Sperry
Randy , Val And family ,extend sincere sympathy for your loss
Brenda Whynot
So sorry to hear of Mike,s passing,was to see him in Jan.He was a great man,always so nice to everyone,he will be missed.Brenda Whynot.
Joy McDonald
To all the family,
I was sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was always smiling and pleasant.
Randi Dickie
Dear Randy, Barry & Gail,
I am saddened to hear the news about Mike . He was a very special person….always kind and helping others .I feel he cherished all people and in my time working with him at Queens Manor …he would go the extra mile for anyone . The memories of the challenges and the fun times are strong when I think of the wonderful Team and Mike always with his cheerful , helpful ways by our side .
He leaves us with heavy hearts !!
Sending you each my thoughts of sincere sympathy and a warm hug
With Care ,
Randi
Dave Moore
On behalf of the New Germany and Area Lions Club I would like to thank the family for sharing Mike with us. His
comittment to our Club and Community will never be lost from our hearts. We ask our Lions to give what they can
and Mike gave all he had, plus!. Most of all he brought his smile and desire to help others. Mike never said much
but when he did it was a voice of reason. We thank him for his service. We are all heart broken and again thank you
for giving us Michael
Dave Moore
President
New Germany Lions Club
Ñeal Conrad
Gail, Barry, and Randy:
So sorry to hear of Michaels passing. As you know we all grew up together as neighbours in Charleston. Great memories for sure. Although Mike and I lost touch after the Telegraph days the memories of those days and those of our time in Air Cadets together will remain always. Truly a life of service well spent.
Frances and Merrill Anthony
Gail,Barry, Randy and families, so sorry to read of Mike’s passing but he is in a better place now. Our condolences Frances and Merrill.
Tara Smith
Dear Randy, Barry and Gail
It is with a sad heart I read of Mike’s passing. He was a great guy and I will remember him fondly as a colleague and a friend!
We had such fun at Queens Manor, he and Scottie were always good sports to indulge my crazy ideas and be a part of the good times at Queens Manor. He was a hard worker that would always go above and beyond in the call of duty. He was so kind to all the Residents and I know he made a valuable contribution to his family and friends at Rosedale Home when he lived there and to the community through the Lions Club! My thoughts and sympathies are with each of you.
Carla Roy and Anna Greek
Gail and Family…
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.It is never easy to lose a member of your family but those memories of life together will always be tucked away in your heart forever.
Anna remembers Mike when she worked at the Manor.He was a great guy and a very hard worker.Take care of each other.
Billand Anna Cox
Randy, Barry, Gail and families
We are sorry for your loss and send our sympathies in Mike’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Judy and Harold Zwicker
Dear Gail Barry Randy and Families
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing
He was a great guy
Sending our Deepest Sympathy
Judy and Harold Zwicker
ellenmacleod
To the family our sympathy. Mike sang with a church group.and enjoyed it.so much. From Jack and Ellen.
Howard Burgess
Gail, Randy and Barry: For over six years, I was Mike’s boss at Queens Manor, but we didn’t work as a boss-employee, we worked as a team for the residents and the employees. Enjoyed our time together there, many fond memories. Condolences to the family.
Darlene Connolly
Gail and family
So sorry for your loss.
Sherri & Dennis Harrington
Gail, Barry and Randy,
So very sorry for your loss, Michael was one of the good guys, he will be missed, take care❤️
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Our condolences to all Mike’s Family. So sorry for your loss.
Doris Grant-Ethier
Gail and familys I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Louann Alexander
RIP Mike . You are in the arms of Jesus. Living in a mansion. God bless
Peggy Parks Stephens
To the family who have said goodbye: It is with a heavy heart that I stumble upon news of Mike’s passing. Not only was I privileged to be Mikes collegue at Queens Manor, but an even bigger privilege was to sing with Mike in the group “ Rhythm & Harmony!”
Mike had a beautiful voice; a love for his Lord, and a sweet and kind spirit! I know without a doubt where his soul dwells now! He is no longer suffering; he does not shed a tear. He is at peace. May the family and all of those people that knew Mike know he is in a wonderful place.
Jim Rhodenizer
Barry, Randy and Gail. Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
Shirley Melanson
So sorry to read of .Mike’s passing.I last saw him at the nursing home He was a kind soul andI think highly of you all
Barry,Randy and Gail.Please accept my sincere condolences
Marie & Dave Barnes
I am so sad to see Mike has passed. Too young and too soon. He is finally at peace and has a new body too! We will miss his gentle spirit and generous nature. Condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve his loss. XXOO’s Marie & Dave Barnes
Mona Mosher
To Mike’s family..
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I worked with Mike many years ago at the Manor, he was definitely a special person, so kind to all, including the residents! Always had the time to lend a helping hand. Once I left the Manor if we run into one another somewhere he never forgot, always made sure to speak! Taken way too soon. Rest easy kind soul.
Carol & Stan Knell
To the family of Michael Crouse..
We are very sorry for your loss, Michael was a special man and will be missed.
We got to know Michael briefly through Queens Manor and then as a member of our Lions Club.
We took him out with us at times and always enjoyed the conversation and time together.
He will be missed for his smile, thoughtful comments, laughter and just “Being Mike”
Thinking of you all
Lions Carol & Stan Knell
John Dexter
To all the family,
Very sorry to hear the Mike had passed. I always enjoyed chatting with him over the years.
Angela Roy
Dear Randy, Barry, Gail and families
It is such sad news to all of our hearts to hear of the passing of such a kind and special man.
I know that everyone who knew him could only say beautiful things about him. As there truly wasn’t a more sweeter soul that has graced our lives.
At work he would always do whatever was needed and beyond, with his big heart ❤️
For staff and residents. Mike was always there for whom ever needed him.
He loved his family twice as much.
A wonderful example in my life of true humanity in motion. Kindness, grace and love enveloped this amazing man.
He has been given his great reward now and can finally rest. God has called him home.
How like him in his humbleness not to want a service.
To each of you, take care and know how much he loved you and how much we all loved him.
In love and friendship.
Angela and Jeff.
Scott and Vicki Conrad
Dear Gail, Barry and Randy
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We are thinking of you all and send our deepest sympathy to you during this sad time. Take good care
Edna MOREAU
To all his his loved one….he was there at the manor as a friend and worker ….will be missed…The day we seen him in hospital and took him in Kentucky dinner….he was sooooo pleased.He will be always in one’s happy thoughts