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Doris Cronin Obituary
She leaves a daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Mikkonen, of Greenland, NH; a son, James O. Cronin, of Centerville; two sisters, Ann Schiavone, of Shrewsbury, and Irene Cox of Worcester; a brother, Robert A. Perry, of Auburn; two grandchildren, Molly C. Mikkonen, and Amanda Cronin. She was predeceased by her husband Professor James Cronin, her son David Cronin, two brothers, Wilfred A. and Francis D. Perry.
She was born in Worcester; she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Teresa (Robinson) Perry. She attended Worcester schools; graduating from St. Peter's High School, and the Salter school in Worcester.
Doris was interested and supported many activities for the betterment of the Cape Cod community. She was a member of the Cape Cod Adventurers and the Falmouth Playhouse. Doris enjoyed living and raising a family on Cape Cod. She was also an avid reader and loved to cook and bake. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady of Victory churches on Cape Cod.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday Sept. 12 from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be held Saturday Sept. 13, from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, 260 Cambridge Street, Worcester.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Diabetes Education Center, P.O. Box 188, West Barnstable, MA 02668. For Doris' guestbook, online memorial or for directions visit
www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Cronin
Annie Boisvert
September 14, 2008
Dear Peggy and Joc, I am so sorry about your mom. Although it has been many years since I have seen her I have many happy memories of special talks with her and so many vacations shared with her and you on Cape Cod. God bless Love,cousin Annie
Peter Meier
September 13, 2008
Soryy for your loss. Doris and Jim were like family especially when I was attending CCCC and then Stonehill College. I know you did everything for your Mom after Jim died. I talked with Doris a while ago and she told me about the house going up for sale to Marvin. Say hi to Jacques. Hope all is well.
Peter Meier and Alyssa - My Daughter.
Kathy Shilinsky
September 13, 2008
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you, during this difficult time.
Jean (Wanamaker) King
September 13, 2008
I grew up on Clifton Street and remember your mother. She used to babysit me and I admired her then.
I wanted to express my sympathy to the family at this time.
Paul Patti
September 13, 2008
My condolences to you and your family, Joc. Your dad was my first professor at 4C's in 1979, he was a great teacher and person, and often spoke well about your mom. I'll always remember him, and his teaching lives on as I teach others. He and your mom are together again, may they both rest in peace.
Carol Levins
September 12, 2008
I'm Mom's cousin but I haven't seen
her for over 30 years. It's sad when
you lose touch with family. I remember I spent one summer vacation with her in a cottage in Dennisport and had the time of my life. I also remember what a fabulous cook Doris was even back then. Please accept my condolences
and prayers. Carol Levins (Anna Robinson's daughter - who was sister
to Theresa Perry.
Karyn K (Stevens) Buckley
September 11, 2008
The Cronin Family:So very sorry for your loss. Doris & James's son David was my brother John's BEST FREIND, and "like" a brother to me. Mr & Mrs Cronin were just so sweet to my family in our time of need.
James Halsdorff
September 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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