LEWISTON – Loren “Buzzy” Otis Crouse, 73, of Mechanic Falls died Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Bowdoinham, on April 29, 1935, the son of Locke and Margaret Dorrian Crouse. He attended Bowdoinham schools and worked at Bowdoinham Leather Mill, Palmers Construction in Minot, Stride Rite and Etonic.

He married Elizabeth Libby on Sept. 30, 1961. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the TV show, “Cops.” He served in the National Guard.

He is survived by his wife, Bette of Mechanic Falls; a son, Dale Crouse and his companion, Denise Edwards; brothers-in-law, Robert Dunphe and wife, Helen, Alex Libby and wife, Barbie and Pete Libby and wife, Tami; grandchildren, Kasey, Brandi, Deidra and Brian; and great-grandchildren, baby Shawn, Lillianna, Gabe, Trinity and Carter.

He was predeceased by his parents.


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