Warren D. Crippin, 73, of Mattapoisett died Nov. 16 at Tobey Hospital after a long illness.

He was the husband of Harriet L. (Kremp) Crippin.

Born in Wareham, the son of the late David W. and Doris E. (Winters) Crippin, he lived in Marion and Mattapoisett most of his life.

Mr. Crippin was formerly employed by Verizon for 35 years until his retirement.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jan Thomas and Jill Vancour and her companion Scott Davis, all of Marion; eight grandchildren, Derek Crippin and his wife K-Leigh, Cory Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Dayna Crippin, Scott Perry, Kyle Pina, Taylor Crippin and Zachary Sherman; two great-grandchildren, Sophia Crippin and Adam Crippin.

He was the brother of the late Suzanne Smith.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.