Mary Elizabeth Crowley, 38, of Ridgehill Road, Attleboro, died unexpectedly in Attleboro on October 18, 2012. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 6, 1974, she was a daughter of William Francis and Maureen A. (Kiernan) Crowley of Attleboro. She was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a 1992 graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. She later attended Worcester State College for three years. Prior to her disability, Ms. Crowley was employed as a medical assistant at the Plainville Medical Center. An Attleboro resident since 1979, she formerly resided in Cranston, Rhode Island and in New Jersey. She was a lifelong animal lover and was happiest when helping people and she remained loyal and dedicated to her cherished family. Ms. Crowley was an ardent Boston sports fan but was most proud of her Irish heritage. In addition to her parents, she leaves six sisters: Patricia Inman of Chepachet, Rhode Island; Kathleen Foisy of Pascoag, Rhode Island; Anne Tellier of Attleboro; Sharon Wagner of Attleboro; Margaret Lascola of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Christine MacLaughlin of North Attleboro and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Public visitation is respectfully omitted. A private graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at North Purchase Cemetery, North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ms. Crowley's name may be made to Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter, Pond Street, P.O. Box 592, Attleboro, MA 02703. To send the family a written expression of sympathy or for additional information please visit
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. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200