January 21, 2011
Crellen, Gwendolyn E.
Gwendoyln E. Crellen (Brooks) , a resident of Dedham died on January 18 at the age of 96. She was born in Charleston, VT to the late Clayton Roy Brooks and Sadie E. (Temple). Mrs. Crellen was a member of the Allin Congregational Church and the Dedham Women’s Club. She liked to paint, garden and sew. Her family was her greatest joy. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert E. and dear mother of Virginia E. Swanson and her husband Allen of Dedham and the late Ronald E. Crellen. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Burial is private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday, February 5 at 11AM at Allin Congregational Church, 683 High St., Dedham, MA 02026. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be sent to the Allin Congregational Church Memorial Fund at the address listed above.
It is with deep sorrow and also many happy memories that I remember Gwen Crellen. Sincerely Bob Dias of Ocala Florida her former son-in-law of 23 years With deepest condolences to all of her family.
We are sorry to hear about Gwen…May she rest in peace. She was a lovely beautiful lady….
Sherry and Arnie Rainville
Verna and Merton Thayer