Abington – George W. Crosby 88 of Abington passed away Thursday March 4, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was the Husband of the late Janet (Lyon) Crosby.
Born in Quincy, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Henrietta (Miles) Crosby.
Mr. Crosby was a graduate of North Quincy High School, attended Northeastern University and served in the Navy during World War II. He was a project engineer for NE Tel & Tel for many years.
Mr. Crosby had a zest for life and enjoyed a fulfilling retirement which included a love of Popponessett Beach, gardening and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children Melissa Crosby Boyajian and her husband Stephen of Hanson, Joan Crosby Pastuszak and her husband John of Hingham, and Bradford Lyon Crosby and his wife Shelley of Sandwich. He was adored by his grandchildren, Matthew, Kara, and Janelle Boyajian, Danielle and Lauren Pastuszak and Jake Crosby. He was the brother of the late Ralph E. Crosby.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service to be held Sunday March 14 at 2 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held 2 hours prior to the service from 12 – 2 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.