Bonnie Jean (Crichton) Ware, 78, of Bradenton, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Bonnie was born on April 4, 1947 in Elgin, Illinois to the late Robert Claire Crichton and Jean Louise (Kerswill) Crichton. Bonnie enjoyed nature, camping, and boating. She was an accomplished seamstress, sailmaker, and knitter. She also loved gardening, puzzles, mystery
novels, and animals.

Bonnie will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her brother, Michael Crichton (Wife, Darlene) of Conneaut, OH, and her three daughters, Paula Jean (Ware) Smith, Pamela June (Ware) Buff, and Valerie Ann (Ware) Sulecki (Husband, Mark), all of Florida. She was predeceased by her beloved partner of many years, Anthony Paolucci; her parents, Robert and Jean Crichton; her sister, Susan (Crichton) Eisbrenner; and her brother, William Crichton.

Bonnie leaves behind six grandchildren; Andrew Smith (Samantha), Brandon Smith, Alex Blake (Ella), Jessica Blake, Bradley Buff, and Ciarra Buff. She also had one niece, Christine (Eisbrenner) Wagener (Rob); two nephews, Anthony Crichton (Suzi) and Doug Eisbrenner; and ten great grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Zachary, Alexander, Millicent, Anakin, Rowan, Weston, Wisteria, and Iylah-Jane.

“A Mother’s love is like nothing else in the world, it knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” – Agatha Christie