The Measure of a Man Not, “How did he die?” but “How did he live?” Not, “What did he gain?” but “What did he give?” These are the units to measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth Not, “What was his station?” but “Had he a heart?” And “How did he play his given part?” Was he ever ready with a good word of cheer? To bring a smile, to banish a tear? Not, “What was his church?” nor “What was his creed?” But “Had he befriended those really in need?” Not, “What did the sketch in the newspaper say?” But “How many were sorry, when he passed away?” - Anon. CROWELL, Earl Gordon… It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce his peaceful passing at the DVA Pavilion, O’Connell Centre, September 8, 2009 in his 88th year. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, February 20, 1922. A wonderful husband and father, he served with the Royal Air Force on loan from the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a RADAR installation technician. He retired as Manager of Insurance with the Unemployment Insurance Commission after 35 years of service. An avid gardener, he began concentrating on the growing of roses in his retirement. From needlework to painting to photography to woodworking and carving, his hobbies were as numerous as they were varied. A Renaissance Man by the true definition. Predeceased by parents Wilfred and Hattie Crowell; sisters Audrey (Willi) Cziborr and Phyllis (Thomas) Johnson; brother Roy; sisters-in-law Muriel Gillam, Vera Gillam and Rhoda Wells, and brothers-in-law Donald Gillam, Alex Gillam, Eric Mahoney, George Morris, Donald Poole and George Wells and nephews Gary Gillam and Don Wells. He will be forever missed by his wife of 56 years Isabelle (Gillam); sons Thomas (Adele) Halifax, NS and John (Patricia) St. John’s, NL; grand daughters Amelia and Julia (Tom) and Stephanie (John); and grandsons Andrew and Stephen (John); sisters: Vivian Morris, Shirley (Raymond) McNabb, Beth (Billy) Noseworthy, brothers Donny (Joyce) and George (Jean); sisters-in-law Hilda Gillam, Joan Gillam and Ann Poole; brothers-in-law Ira (Linda) Gillam, Bob (Phoebe) Gillam and Bill (Gwen) Gillam, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A very special thank you to the nurses and caretakers at the DVA Pavilion for all of their loving care. Resting at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Mark’s Avenue, Corner Brook. Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral is to take place Friday, September 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Corner Brook, Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Paricia Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador or the charity of one's choice.