Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Cronin

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Silva) Cronin of Washburn Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts died on Monday, July 2, 2007 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. She was the wife of Timothy “Bill” W. Cronin, Sr. to whom she was married to on February 07, 1948.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on December 12, 1924 she was the loving daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Ventura) Silva. She had resided in Attleboro throughout her entire life.

During her high school years, she had attended and graduated from Attleboro High School with the class of 1943. Prior to retiring in 1992, Elizabeth had returned to the school she once graduated from and decided to work where she had spent time at a younger age and became a dedicated Cafeteria Worker for the Attleboro School Department. She had left a wonderful lasting impression amongst all of the students for 20 fulfilling years.

She had enjoyed spending her free time with her adoring grandchildren and family and had never passed up a great opportunity to go out to eat with the ones she loved. Entertaining friends and family at her home were one her delights and brought joy to her life. Elizabeth frequented women’s social groups often and her and her sisters were known as the “Silver Bells”. She liked being outdoors, especially vacationing and camping in Cape Cod during the summer months. She illuminated with delight by the look of beauty in flowers. Listening to music and dancing were two of her favorite past times along with playing the organ. Elizabeth was also known to cheer for her local sports team, in particular the Boston Red Sox.

She was a communicant of St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, Attleboro Falls.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her seven children: Kathleen M. Cronin and her husband, Peter L. Desrochers, of Keene, New Hampshire; Timothy W. Cronin, Jr. and his wife, Joyce Cronin, of Attleboro; Dennis J. Cronin and his wife, Donna Cronin, of Attleboro; Patricia A. Plociak and her husband, Kevin Plociak, of Cranston, Rhode Island; Robert J. Cronin and his wife, Jane Cronin, of Paoli, Pennsylvania; David R. Cronin and his wife, Caitlin Cronin, of Silver Spring, Maryland; and Peter A. Cronin and his wife, Pamela Cronin, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; two sisters: Bella (Silva) Nobrega, of Attleboro and Anne (Silva) Bachman, of Attleboro; thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John Silva, Lydia (Silva) Ford, Mary (Silva) McKinnon and Addie (Silva) Ladabauche.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, July 6, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Children’s room available during visitation.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 11:30 AM at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley Street (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, turn right onto Stanley Street in ½ mile and travel to end of Stanley Street), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Thomas Rita, Pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro.

Flowers will be accepted by the family. If you will be planning on sending a floral arrangement, it must be delivered to the funeral home by 12:00 PM, Noon on Friday.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
(508) 695-0200.