Gloria Faye Surette Passed away on August 1, 2025 in McMinnville Oregon. She was 95 years old.
Gloria was born on February 3, 1930 in Jonesport, Maine to parents, Bernard C. Crowley & Lelia Beatrice Crowley.
Gloria‘s father worked for Consolidated Lobster Co. in Jonesport and her mother was a homemaker. Her parents moved with Gloria and her two brothers to Gloucester MA. in 1932. They settled into Lanesville where her father then became the captain of a lobster smack.
Gloria met her future husband, Paul Richard Surette, in Gloucester when she was 17 years old, at which time they began dating. She graduated from Gloucester High School in 1948.
Richard and Gloria married in 1951 and bought a home in North Reading, MA. Richard became the proprietor of Paul’s lobster company in Boston MA. While Gloria chose to be a stay at home mom and raise their three children. Alan, Pam and Bernie.
Gloria was a talented artist, and once the kids were in school, she went to Northeastern University to study art during the 1970s. She was a member of Lynnfield Art Association and painted for many years.
She also sang in several chorale groups and was a member of the North Reading Theatre Workshop, acting in local musicals.
Gloria was raised in church, and had a lifelong faith in God. During later years, she and Richard rededicated their lives to Christ and attended Victory Chapel.
Gloria was Predeceased by her husband, Richard in 1992, Her son,Bernard Paul Surette in 2021, And beloved grandson, Paul R. Surette ll In 2023.
She leaves behind two children, Alan James Surette, ( wife Novi) of Lynn Mass., Pamela N Gaeta, Of Amity, Oregon, her older brother, Burlon Crowley of Punta Gorda, FL., 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 5 nieces and 2 nephews
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 11:00 AM at Croswell Funeral Home in North Reading MA. Followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery. Please visit Croswellfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.
I’m so sorry for your loss Pam. Your mom was always gracious, fun, and a beautiful person inside and out. After 94 years I bet she’s thrilled to finally be with Jesus ! Love you Jane
Sorry for your loss Pam. Your mother was always so nice when I went to your house.
Gloria was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.. She was also talented, elegant and hard-working. She raised three beautiful children and blessed the lives of her grandchildren with the same love and devotion.. Gloria was much admired and deeply cherished by all who knew her. She is reunited in eternal life the loves of her life: Richard, Bernie and Paul. May they soar with the Angels together. They are all deeply missed.
Peace, love and prayers to the family.
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Cheryl Collins
Gloria will be missed by many. We are saddened by her loss. Thankful for knowing her…grateful for the time spent. She will definitely “soar with the angels”. Prayers and condolences to her family.
Today, 13 years from my Dad’s passing I learn “Mrs.Surette” passed. A flood of memories, all of love and laughter! N.R., Tyrol years, ‘the mom’s’ in choral groups, painting classes and masquerades. The nicknames ‘ Gloria Gorgeous’, Norma Nice, Donny. Dark, Tricky Dick. Rest in peace. The gang is waiting for you.