Obituary of Maurice Crosbie

WANCHESE, NC MAURICE GORDON CROSBIE, 84, of Wanchese, NC died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at his residence. Mr. Crosbie, born in Biddeford, ME, was an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the Federal Aviation Agency. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a B-17 pilot in the European Theatre and earned the rank of Captain. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the 390th Bombardment Group Association and the Legion of Valor. Mr. Crosbie was the son of the late Edward and Marion Gordon Crosbie and the husband of Louise Covan Crosbie of the residence. Besides his wife, Mr. Crosbie is survived by a daughter, Robin Crosbie of Hadley, MA; a son, Mike Crosbie of Manassas, VA; a sister, Virginia Simpson of Old Orchard Beach, ME; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Caroline and Julianne Crosbie and Lauren Dymek. A graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 11:00 AM at the Fort Meyers Chapel. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.