Anne M. (Martin) Cruite, age 98, entered eternal rest on January 22, 2024, at Elim Park in Cheshire. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Cruite.
Anne was born in Glasgow, Scotland on July 5, 1925, daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Cairns) Martin. She immigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1946. She resided in the Valley most of her life before settling in Bethany for seventeen years and then moving to Elim Park. Anne was a homemaker who lovingly cared for her family, including our many pets. We fondly remember our mom as someone who loved to laugh and have fun with her family, friends, and many acquaintances. She was a member of the Bethany Senior Center for many years. Anne enjoyed traveling, duck pin bowling, and line dancing. Her hobbies included daily walks, reading, crocheting, and knitting.
Anne leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Thomas C. Cruite (Ina) of Weare, NH, daughters, Catherine C. DiGiorgi (Nicholas) of Bethany, Elaine M. Cruite of Shelton, and Suzanne M. Kryvonis (Gary Sr.) of Derby. Anne is also survived by her eleven grandchildren and their spouses/partners, Justin Cruite (Patricia) of MA, Warren Cruite (Sharine Batangan) of NH, Matthew Cruite (ex-wife Amy) of NH, Jenna Powers (Courtney) of NC, Lisa Houck (James) of UT, Edward C. DiGiorgi (Nicole Velardi) of Prospect, Alexandra DiGiorgi of Bethany, Mario David (Tracey) of NC, Michael Kryvonis of Naugatuck, Gary Kryvonis Jr. (Brandy) of Naugatuck, and Monica Griffing (Laurence) of Prospect, twenty great-grandchildren, Abigail Cruite of MA, Liam, Seanna, and Everly Cruite of NH, Zachary and Morgan Cruite of NH, Elliot Powers of NC, Parker, Ireland, Cole, Piper and Vivian Houck of UT, Nolan David of NC, Mason and twins Chase and Logan Kryvonis of Naugatuck, Nathan Kryvonis of Naugatuck, Grayson, Autumn, and Willow Griffing of Prospect, and another Powers baby on the way in April. She was predeceased by her twin brother, Hugh Martin, and brother, George Martin.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Monday morning, all are welcome to attend her funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home, with Deacon Victor Lembo officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery in Derby. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne’s memory to the: Bethany Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) or Bethany Ambulance Corps (BVAC), 756 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524. To sign Anne’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
