It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Catherine Joan Crowley of Peterborough, Ontario, who passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Edward Christie and Adeline Herr Christie (Ada); her husband William George Crowley; her brothers, Donnie, Frank and Bernard (Charlie); and her siblings-in-law, Doug Chase and Anne Christie.

She is survived by : her stepsons, William Francis Crowley (Lynn) of Kimberly, B. C. and Patrick Michael Crowley (Sue) of London, Ontario; her grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike Miceli), Christine Douglas (Kristopher), Nicolette and Thomas; her siblings, Anne Chase, Marie Snetsinger (Don), Mamie Jackson (Paul), Vince Christie (Dianne) and Helen McMahon (Tom); her sisters-in-law, Kathleen Christie and Norah Crowley Graham; and also Max. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Duffus Funeral Home (431 George St S, Peterborough, ON K9J3E2). A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John the Baptist Church (300 Wilson St, Peterborough, ON K9J1T2). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Peter's Cemetery (870 High St, Peterborough, ON K9J5R2). A reception was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Duffus Reception Centre (431 George St S, Peterborough, ON K9J3E2).

In lieu of flowers Joan's family would appreciate donations to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation in support of cancer care in her memory, and in recognition of the compassionate care she received. Donations can also be mailed to: PRHC Foundation, One Hospital Drive, Peterborough ON, K9J 7C6.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Duffus Funeral Home