In Loving Memory of Wade William Crowley
BELMONT ---- Wade William Crowley, of Belmont, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a sudden illness.
Born December 3, 1946, in Franklin, New Hampshire, Wade lived a life marked by hard work, service, family, and a deep affection for animals. He was a longtime employee of Public Service Company of New Hampshire, serving as a utility foreman.
Wade proudly served in the New Hampshire National Guard, Battery C, attaining the rank of Specialist 4. He served in Vietnam.
Among the things closest to Wade’s heart were his animals. He loved his horses, Silky and Wrangler, his dogs, Murphy, Megan, Rip and Ben and his many cats. Their companionship brought him great happiness over the years.
Wade is survived by his longtime partner, Joanne Sorrell; his children, Christopher Crowley and Karen Conger; his grandsons, Bryce and Reed Conger; his brother, Wayne and his wife Suzanne Crowley; and his nephews, Duane and Todd Crowley.
In remembrance of Wade and his love for animals, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to a humane society of the donor’s choice.
Wade’s life and memory will remain with those who loved and knew him.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Cemetery, Sanborn Rd (Route 132), Tilton, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.