We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Alice Wilson Crooks (nee Ireland) on March 12, 2015. After a long and courageous battle with Myelofibrosis, Alice is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Walter Crooks, her sisters Kathleen, Anna and Sandra. Her brothers Tommy, Noël and the late David, her son Timothy Crooks (Heather), daughter Amanda (Kent) and grandchildren Allyce, Gillian, Ethan, Braydon and Bella. A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at Evangel Pentecostal Church in Oshawa (374 Farewell Street), on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service 12 – 1 pm. Our sincerest thanks to the caring and compassionate nursing staff of 6C Lakeridge Health Oshawa and home palliative care team. Arrangements entrusted to Courtice Funeral Chapel at 1587 Hyw 2 (905-432-8484). On-line condolences may be made at www.courticefuneralchapel.com