Mary Ann Crosby

May 25, 1932 - May 24, 2022

Mary Ann Crosby, of Seven Lakes retirement community in Fort Myers, Florida, left this world suddenly after a short illness on May 24th, 2022 at age 90 and is now resting in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mary Ann was a generous and caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born to Alexander Joseph Gingue and Greta Elizabeth (Mulligan) Gingue on May 25th 1932 in Portland, Maine.

After graduating from South Portland High School in 1950, Mary Ann went to nursing school at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine, where she made many lifelong friends. While in school she met Roger Donald Crosby, a handsome Marine. They married on June 20th 1954 and had 11 children together. Family life interrupted school for Mary Ann, but after her tenth child was born she completed her associates degree and worked as a nurse until retiring.

Mary Ann loved taking care of people, it was in her DNA. One couldn’t go to her home without her making a meal or offering to do something for you. Mary Ann also took care of the people in her building in Seven Lakes where she lived, she was always concerned about others. She was always excited to hear news of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Donald Crosby, her sons Roger Donald Crosby Jr. and John Valerian Crosby. She is survived by her Children, Ann Crosby, Peter Stowell Crosby (Beth), Ellen Crosby, Susan Hathaway (Charlie), Robert Francis Crosby (Joanne), Joan Irene Daniels (Mark), Mary Paule (Bill), Ruth Crosby (Daniel Bravo), Eugene Alexander Crosby (Angela) and dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service will take place in Maine during the month of June. Details will be posted at a later date via www.MullinsMemorial.com

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.

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  1. William Paule May 25, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    God brought home a good one! Going to miss you Ma!.. very very much.. Thank you for all you have done.
    I love you,
    Billy
    p.s. please save Mary and I good seats.

  2. Nancy Hamlin Blanchard May 26, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have so many memories from LONG ago as I was the babysitter to the older kids when they moved to the neighborhood. I visited Mary Ann in FL many times to catch up and remember.
    .Blessings to you all.

  3. Riki and Neil adelman May 26, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    Amazing lady!!
    I will miss you, you were waiting for ur birthday. I kept saying may 22 in may and you corrected me “may 25” . Sharp lady . You welcome us at seven lake in such a warm heart. You loved your kitchen and always gave us soups and pies. Loved going shopping with you!
    Rest In Peace Mary!!!❤️🌴❤️🌴Riki

  4. Timothy May 26, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    My Aunt has gone Home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My Aunt Mary was like a Mother to me. We spent many hours in conversation concerning all my Cousins, My Mother and so many different things. I shared Christ with Her and my Faith, she full understood that our Salvation is in only in Christ Alone! I Love You Mary I will be seeing you when I get Home. ❤

  5. Nick Mori May 26, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    We will miss her smiling face…..
    A sweet lady.
    A kind neighbor
    Rest In Peace
    Nick and Pam Mori

  6. Carole Farrington May 27, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    Dear Mary and Roger, together again. Missed now by so many.

  7. Raymond and Diane Landy Jun 4, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    We loved talking with Mary and visiting with her special pup Aggie. She was a sweet lady. May she Rest In Peace.
    Ray and Diane Landy

  8. Judy grise Jun 6, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    I’ll miss you Mary.!
    Thanks for being a wonderful friend and thanks for helping whenever we called you.

  9. Joyce and Ray Kenney Jun 7, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    Mary, You left too soon, we still had more to talk about and enjoy together. We will miss you and your good advice. Love you and we’ll meet again. ❤️

  10. Susan Hathaway Jun 11, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    Funeral is scheduled for June 17, 2022. A mass will be held at Holy Cross Church in South Portland, Maine at 11:00 am, followed by graveside service at Calvary cemetery. Celebration of Life will be at her son Robert Crosby’s house in Naples.

  11. Mary Lou (Carroll) Shuster May 31, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and to also hear about Donny and John. Goodness – what a loss. I remember that even though there were 11 kids, me and my sister Ann were often included in the outings to Two Lights State park! What was two more in the back of the station wagon!! 🙂 Please let me know of a service in Maine, as I would like to attend.

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