Hanover, NH – Ty Jayson Crowe, 43, passed away at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, surrounded by and in the arms of his family following a sudden illness.

He was born December 20, 1972 in Lebanon, NH. He grew up in the Upper Valley area and attended Hartford schools before beginning work as a chef at Lui Lui's in West Lebanon where he worked for over a decade. More recently Ty worked as a tradesman, mostly in the building trades but was talented in many trades.

Ty was a gifted and creative artist who especially enjoyed drawing. He was also a talented mechanic and could often be found turning wrenches with his cousins and uncle. Ty was always willing to lend a helping hand and no matter what you needed done; he was usually offering to help before he was asked.

He is survived by his parents Madalyn and Sheldon Locke of Quechee; his sons Chance and Hunter Crowe of Lebanon, NH; a daughter Faith Crowe of Lyme, NH; his girlfriend Ryan Puckett of Hanover, NH; a sister Irene Crowe of Dracut, MA; a nephew Cory Simonds and great niece Olivia both of Windsor as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ty was predeceased by his biological father Rodney Crowe, Jr.

A celebration of his life will be held Thursday May 5th at 6PM at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Silver Towers Camp for Exceptional Children, c/o Carol Sylvia, Secretary, P.O. Box 5, Perkinsville, VT 05151, or the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Rte 10, Enfield, NH 03748