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WILLIAM CRONIN Obituary

CRONIN, William D. "Bill" Of Melrose, July 21, 2012. 88 yrs. Old. Devoted husband of Elinor R. (Reponen) of Melrose,loving father of Elizabeth A. of Salem & Paul A. & his wife Megan of Nahant. Cherished grandfather of Elinor, Katherine & William Cronin. Caring brother of Margaret Kehoe of Melrose & the late Mary Lane, James, John & Robert Cronin. Brother-in-law of Dan Reponen of FL & Linda Morse & her husband Bill of CT. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. MELROSE, on Thurs., July 26th at 9AM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Incarnation, 429 Upham St., Melrose, at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. WWII Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the Church of the Incarnation 429 Upham St. Melrose, MA 02176. For directions, obituary or to sign guest book, www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home (781) 665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 22 to Jul. 24, 2012.

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Cindy Johnson

August 13, 2012

Dear Ellie and family:

I am sorry we were unaware that Bill had passed. You were a wonderful wife to Bill and he loved you and his children and grandchildren.

Thinking of you all.

Cindy Johnson

July 27, 2012

Dear Ellie

So very sorry to hear the sad news. My prayers to you and your
Family. Your friend,Evelyn DeBenedetto

jennifer Rattigan

July 25, 2012

Dear ellie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy on loss of Unce Bill. May God comfort and bless you in your time of loss. Love Jennifer and marky. Uncle bill was so sweet to marky at grammys service. He will be missed.

Lurl of the WWW

July 23, 2012

Dearest Ellie;
God bless and carry you thru this most difficult time.....my heart hurts for you and prays for both you and Bill.
Luv you

Susan Sullivan

July 23, 2012

Paul & Megan,

Thinking of you & your family. So sorry for your loss.

Lois Leman

July 23, 2012

Dear Ellie and family,
My sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time. Lois

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