Vernon Edward Crownshaw, 75, of Steinmann Avenue, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital. He died on his 56th wedding anniversary to his wife, Louise (Bioski). They were married in July 9, 1958 in the chapel at Westover School. Mr. Crownshaw was born on August 12, 1938 in Woodbury, CT, in the apartment above Canfield Corner Pharmacy, to the late George H. and Dorothy M. (Lockwood) Crownshaw.

Mr. Crownshaw loved the outdoors; camping, boating, fishing, throwing horseshoes, and winning, rattlesnake hunting game hunting and gardening. He loved the great State of Vermont, motorcycles and fast cars and had spent much time at the race track with his cousin Chick Stockwell. He had worked at Phillip's Diner making donuts for 9 years before working for Eyelematic Mfg. in Watertown for over 41 years.

He is survived by his sons Michael and his wife Lisa of Middlebury, James of Waterbury and his daughter Tina and her fiancé© Dave also of Waterbury, his brother Tommy of Florida, and two sisters, Kate of Oakville, and Arlene of Woodbury. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Vernon E. Crownshaw III, Crystle Marie Tellerday, Samantha Josephine Crownshaw, Tiffany Louise Tellerday, Michael Lee Crownshaw Jr., Melissa Ann Crownshaw and two great grandchildren, Vernon E. Crownshaw IV and Abbey Marie Crownshaw. He was predeceased by a son, Vernon E. Crownshaw, Jr.

He made a lasting impression on anyone he came into contact with. Gone, but never forgotten.

Memorials: Memorial donations may be made to his wife at 327 Steinmann Avenue, Middlebury to help defray funeral and medical expenses.

Cemetery: New North Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 10: 30 AM at the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere. Burial will be held in the New North Cemetery.

Visitation: Calling hours will be Friday, July 11, 2014 from 6-9 PM at the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson - Lovetere, 2 School St.