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HB NEWS ‘A PRINCIPLED LEADER, MENTOR AND ROLE MODEL’ FORMER HALTON DEPUTY CHIEF MOURNED HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Carol Crowe was an in- spirational role model, who overcame many chal- lenges in her own life to be- come Deputy Chief of Hal- ton Regional Police. Crowe, 56, died Satur- fay (Nov. 19) after a lengthy battle with cancer. She leaves Vehind two chil- step- children Katelyn and urtis. "An inspiration to and for many past, present and future members of our Hal- ton Police family and far beyond," Halton Police Chief Steve Tanner said on Twitter. "You will be great- ly missed." “Deputy Chief Crowe was not only a principled Always Here Jameson Glas 6 Cor leader, mentor and role model, she was a cherished and loved ‘her be’ yond ‘her badge," Halton Police eeted. Crowe joined Halton Po- lice in 1989. She worked her way through the ranks and was named Deputy Chiefin 2015. At the time of her ap- pointment, she said she never eae reaching sucha “Phe is issues es that we deal un as police officers ev- e addiction, abuse, mental illness, they were our reality and life be- e a lot more about sur- viving than about dreams. Don't get me wrong. My parents were great people and they did the best they um. Crowe said. "I want to provide proof that | on (=| om Le) OE Y Patient Counselling /¥ Complete Diabetic Care v¥ Home Visits v¥ Consultations v Free RX Delivery / Free Nutrition Counselling v Vaccinations ¥ Cholesterol, A1C, AFib and DNA Screening we can rise above the diffi- culties in life. I have learned that we all have the power to choose our path.” Crowe was involved in numerous community groups, serving on boards or committees for the Chil- dren's Aid Society, Halton Women's Place, Thriv Group, Halton Industry and Education Counciland the United Way. "We worked ‘with Carol for many years and her less, generous heart and advocacy will always remembered," Halton be bel Women's Place tweeted. In 2014 Crowe was the recipient of the Women Worth Watching Leader- ship award. In her bio, she described the challenges of balancing her family and career. "Before my son's first birthday, I became a single parent and the sole income source for myself and my SHOPPERS @ DRUG MART DE RANGO PHARMACY INC. 2501 Third Line 905-465-3000 NOW OPEN 24 HRS EVERY DAY 478 Dundas Street West 905-257-9737 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Buying? Selling? omaalarclarel lave ya (@-] | MUCmielar-Releleli-e-la 905-845-0767 ext. 223 Il Ro. T: 905-845-0767 - F: 905-845-5552 - v two children. I knew I had to do everything I could to provide for my kids. We went from living a very comfortable lifestyle to liv- ing in a two-bedroom base- ment apartment. It was quite a balancing act work- ing 12-hour night shifts, de- voting time to my kids and focusing on furthering my career.” Still, she managed to pass the sergeant's exam and advanced to a position in the Criminal Investiga- tions Bureau. “Although these achievements meant less time spent with my family, I knew it was an invest- ment in our future,” she said. At the time of her pro- motion to Deputy Chief, she was the district com- mander for 20 Division in Oakville. She was diag: nosed with breast cancer less than a year later. 2202 ‘7 Jequisnon ‘Aepsinyy | seneeg eAyeO | 2 Graham Paine/ Metroland file photo Halton Police Chief Steve Tanner presents Carol Crowe and Nishan Duraiappah with their new badges after the officers were named deputy chiefs in 2015. "This loss will be tre- mendous for so many of mbers. Deputy Crowe “aid so much for so many in her time here. Un- fair and sad that she is gone too soon," said Clay Gillis, president of the Hal- ton Regional Police Associ- ation. "You were not just our coworker, you are our sis- ter, our friend and men- tor,” said Halton Deputy Chief Jeff Hill. "You made us better people, a true one of a kind. We love you and will never forget you, the world isa lesser place with- out you." ! Watson Investments “Our clients enjoy talking about their retirement dreams and we enjoy helping them get there.” Peter & Jennifer Accepting new clients. Please visit com to book a free consultation. Offering safe virtual meetings and e-signatures for new client onboarding. info@watsoninvestments.com ®& (905) 842-2100 Jennifer Watson MBA, CFP®, CIM® Peter Watson MBA, CFP®, R.F.P., CIM®, FCS! i 3 3