Theresa Ann Crowley

Theresa “Pidge” Crowley passed away October 26, 2024.

Theresa was born and raised in Elmira, New York, she was the daughter of Eugene Proulx and Sylvina LaBrecque Proulx. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1956 and Mercyhurst University in 1960.

After graduation, Theresa married Robert Crowley, Sr. and together they had three children.

Theresa is survived by her three children, Robert “Bobby” (Kathy) of Kent Island, MD, Carolyn (Ronnie) of Annapolis, MD, and James (Sarrina) of San Diego; three grandchildren, Jaclyn “Jackie”; Crowley, William “Billy” Crowley, Christopher Joseph “CJ” Holt, bonus grandson Kristopher Effler, and great-granddaughter Layla Lynn Crowley.

After she became a single mother, Theresa continued to raise her children in her cherished community of “Old Greenbelt”. She had wonderful neighbors and lived there for 59 years until her passing.

Theresa was the 6th child in her family of 7 children; she was the last to pass. She was preceded in death by her siblings Alice McNally, Eugene “Bud” Proulx, William F. Proulx, Joseph “Bob” Proulx, Edward Proulx and John Proulx.

Theresa retired from the Bureau of National Affairs where she started as a reporter and was promoted to editor. She had a daily deadline that many may not believe she was able to meet so successfully, as she is lovingly remembered as someone that “ran a little late”.

Theresa loved spending time with her family, bead collecting, crossword puzzles, correcting grammar and playing with dogs. In her retirement, Theresa enjoyed traveling with her sister Alice; they had many adventures and a few mishaps that Theresa often laughed about in her later years.

A celebration of life in Theresa’s memory will be held on December 13th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the American Legion Greenbelt Post 136, 6900 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770; friends and family will be welcome to say a few words and share fond memories.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Theresa’s memory to the Prince George’s County Humane Society/SPCA, P.O. Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718 or online at PGSPCA.