HYANNIS- Aileen A. "Leeney" (Gieselman) Crowell, 54, died peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Christopher Crowell with whom she shared many loving years of marriage.
Born in Hyannis on April 15, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Billy Joe and Barbara Gieselman. Aileen worked as a Direct Patient Care Specialist with Cape Abilities for the past ten years, a job she truly enjoyed.
Aileen was an avid Elvis fan and was able to visit Graceland with her daughter this past March. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, interior decorating, baking and decorating cakes, and shopping, particularly at thrift shops.
Aileen is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Christopher Crowell; her children, Ryan and Katie Thibeau, Stephanie, Sarah, Christopher A., David, Casey, Corey, and Clare Crowell; 11 grandchildren; her siblings, Norma Somers, Michael Gieselman, Linda Bearse, Alice McNamara, and Patricia Gieselman; two brothers in law, Earl C. Crowell Jr. and Sean Crowell; and many nieces and nephews; as well as a dear friend, Kristin Carlander.
In addition to her parents, Aileen was predeceased by her mother and father in law, Earl C. and Norma Jean (Henderson) Crowell.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, August 9th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Doane Beal& Ames Funeral Home, 160 W Main St., Hyannis. A Celebration of life will take place on Friday, August 10th at the Hyannis Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Aileen’s name to Cape Abilities, c/o Development of Development, 895 Mary Dunn Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealames.com
