Flint, Michigan
CRONIN, Donald R. - Of Flint, age 76, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 706 Beach Street in Flint, Father Frederick H. Taggart, O.S.A. officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to Powers Choir or St. Matthew Catholic Church. Visitation 5-8PM Saturday, 3-8PM Sunday and 12-3 and 5-8PM Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:45PM Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Cronin will be at the church from 9AM Tuesday until the time of the Mass. Donald was born in Flint, Michigan on August 23, 1929. He lived in Flint his entire life. He graduated from Central in 1947 and attended CS Mott and Central Michigan. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper on June 26, 1954 in Flint. He was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was also a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #222. Mr. Cronin was the Michigan Bar Association Citizen of the Year in 1997 and Genesee County Bar Association Citizen of the Year in 1994. He was a very active speaker against drunk driving for local schools and service organizations in conjunction with M.A.D.D. and Nu-Path. Mr. Cronin was the Mayor of Flint from 1968-1970 and was City Councilman from 1966-1968. Surviving are 2 sons, Donald, Jr. of Flint, Andy and wife Kasey of Flushing; grandchildren, Kevin, Darcy and Anne; brother, Jack and wife Mary of Traverse City; special cousins, Bernadine Saxe of Grand Blanc and Mary Ann Hickey of Rockford, Illinois; nieces and nephews and daughter-in-law, Deidra Colcord of Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by wife, Betty; son, Daniel; daughter, Maureen and cousin, Larry Saxe. Special thanks to the nurses at Genesys and Fostrian Manor. A special thanks for the love and compassion in his final hours from all at Avalon Hospice.
My deepest sympathy to Dons family. He was a very special person and a special friend. He will be missed by all. He gave his all 100 percent to his God, his family and to the community.
Joan Macksood Urich
April 25, 2006 | Sun City West , ., AZ
To the family of Don Cronin,
Don was my classmate at Central High School and worked with my father at Darby and Son. I will always remember him praying with me at my father's funeral. My prayers are with you.
Pat McFarlane Young
April 24, 2006 | Jacksonville, FL
Donny,
I was so devistated to hear about the loss of your dad.As you know, he was always a ray of sunshine during his visits to my Speedway store.We had many laughs each and every morning. He will be greatly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Unfortunately I won't be able to be back in town for the services, but know that I will definitely be thinking about you. God Bless You and know that you meant the world to him.
Lynne Campbell
April 24, 2006 | Burton, MI
To the Cronin Family: Back in the late 70s, I rented an apartment from your father. I was newly divorced and had a young son; both your parents took good care of us--if your dad didn't take care of something fast enough, your mother saw that he did! I always admired his steadfast work with MADD, to save others from the hurt you all went through. I considered it a privledge to have known him. (And my mother knew that; she sent this notice to me.)
Gail (Dobie) Levi
April 24, 2006 | Toledo, OH
don was a great guy and will be missed max kerner are thoughts are with you the whole kerner family and the late bob kerner and themla kerner
max kerner
April 23, 2006 | Grand Blanc, MI
To the Family of Don Cronin,
I first want to say what a joy is was to know your father. I met Don about 3 years ago and from that point on he has made such an impact on my life. I work at New Paths and he would come and do his presentation for Intervention Weekend, talking about the dangers of Drinking and Driving. I remember the first time I met him and I called him Mr. Cronin, well lets just say from that day on I called him Don. I can honestly say that knowing Don has changed my...
Tasha Roberts
April 23, 2006 | Davison, MI
My sympathies to the Cronin family. The Goggins family always thought so much of your family and we are sad to hear the news. May God bless you the knowledge of the wonderful legacy your Dad left for you, he was liked and known by so many and always with that beautiful smile. Flint will certainly miss him. The Goggins family (Janet and Joan)
Janet Dwan
April 23, 2006 | Saginaw, MI
,Donny C. jr. your dad ,one of a kind,good analogy, bad poker hand.I was very blessed to speak reciently with him. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU Please call me soon. Chris, Patsy Palmer Parsell,Betsy & Liz. B.
chris parsell
April 22, 2006 | Sarasota, FL
Junior and Andy,
As our families have been life long friends, I can not express the sorrow that we are feeling for your loss! I admired and respected your dad a great deal. I always looked forward to meeting you and your Dad at Angelo’s and then later Tommy Z’s each time I returned to Flint.
The memories about growing up on Chandler Street and everything your Dad did for everyone on the street was incredible… Your dad was always taking us somewhere. Whether it was to...
James (Jamie) and Karen Nelson
April 22, 2006 | Salt Lake City, UT
