Dolores (Casali) Crowley, 93, a resident of Naples, FL, formerly a 31 year resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Naples at the home of her son, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter W. Crowley with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2012.
She was born in Natick on January 31, 1929, and was a daughter of the late Charles and Wilda (Cline) Casali.
Dolores was raised in Natick and was a graduate of Natick High School. She furthered her education at Mt. Ida College where she earned an Associate’s Degree. She worked briefly for Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant before she and her husband settled in Chelmsford to raise their family. In 1996, she and Walter enjoyed retirement in Naples, Florida.
In her spare time, Dolores enjoyed gardening, music, nature, and reading. Most important to her was her home and spending time with her beloved family.
Dolores leaves her children; Paula McDonagh and her husband Peter of Chelmsford, and Walter W. “Chip” Crowley II and his girlfriend Belinda Inman of Naples, FL, and her grandchildren Christina and Chad Crowley.
Sadly, she is predeceased by her daughter Sharon Harvey, and her son Kevin Crowley, and her sister Chickie Murray.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 18, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm in the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 am. Interment to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Catholic Charities at
ccab.org.