Thomas M. Crowshaw, (SFC,US ARMY, RET) 61, of Norman Avenue passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Milford Regional Hospital. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Charles E. (LT.EPPD) and Margaret F. (Thornton) Crowshaw. Sgt. Crowshaw was a Military Police Officer for the U.S. Army before he retired. He proudly served in that position for twenty years with seven of those years being overseas. In 1995 he was named Recruiter of the Year for the U.S. Army Reserves. He will always be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. He leaves one son, Thomas K. Crowshaw and his wife Emily Lauren, one granddaughter, Hailey Rose Crowshaw, three sisters, Candace Redding, Doris Anne Paolino and Jean Marie Pascone, six brothers, Charles P. Crowshaw (SFC, US AIR FORCE), James T. Crowshaw (LT. FC, US ARMY), Matthew F. Crowshaw, Paul J. Crowshaw, Andrew F. Crowshaw and Joseph S. Crowshaw (Capt. EPFD). He was the brother of the late Margaret McDermott, Kevin Crowshaw and Stephen Crowshaw (LT. EPPD). His funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 8: 45 AM from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Paul's Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-8. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 would be appreciated. http://potterleague.org/