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Melanie Cronin Obituary
She was the daughter of Richard J. and Jane E. (Allaire) Cronin. She lived most of her life in Barrington and graduated from Barrington High School, Class of 1993. She was the manager of Cronin's Crossing Horse Stables in Barrington.
Besides her parents, Melanie is survived by two sisters, Karen L. Farina and Lori A. Cronin and she was the aunt of Lindsay, A.J. and Matthew Farina, all of Barrington.
Her funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Brendan's Church, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Calling hours Thursday 4-8. Contributions in Melanie's memory to Women & Infant's Hospital, 4th Floor, Patient Care Fund, would be deeply appreciated.
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Nikki Tanury
November 22, 2006
I can't believe it has been almost 2 years!
I think about you all the time.
I miss you!
Happy Birthday Mel!
xoxox
Nik
Molly Carey
July 29, 2006
Rich, Jane, Karen & Lori, My heart is still in shock and full of sorrow for the loss your beloved Melanie. May the happy memories of Melanie help to lessen the pain of your loss. I still have a picture (in my mind and always will) of Melanie and the black olives on her fingertips coming to us and saying "Look!". Words cannot express how I much my heart goes out to all of you. I hope that the love of friends and family carry you through your pain and sorrow to happy memories and good times that you all share. May God Bless You All. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that Melanie will always be remembered in a special way. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Love, Molly
Heather Ovalles
March 25, 2006
I was fortunate to meet Melanie when she began dating my brother David. I fell in love with her instantly, as I know he did as well. Over time, I was able to learn more and more about Melanie and who sho was. She changes every person she comes in contact with. I was amazed at the changes in my brother...I loved to watch him look at her. I realize that she is not here in body, however, I know she is with all of her friends and loved ones all of the time. I feel her joy and laughter often. Her smile brightened up a room. Even on her most painful days, she always had a way of making you feel better about yourself. It was never about her. I am thankful for this opportunity to express my deep respect and admiration for Melanie. She lives forever in our hearts through the wonderful memories we will always have.
shanna moakler
March 23, 2006
i just wanted to say what a truly beautiful person melanie was and being a classmate of hers i wanted to share my deepest respect and please know she and her family are in my daily prayers.....
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Nancy Manning
February 25, 2006
Mr&Mrs Cronin, Lori and Karen,
I am just writing to let you know I think of Mel often and miss not having her to talk to even though I didn't know mel long she touched me in a very special way and she helped me to better understand horse behavior and for that I will be forever grateful.
My thoughts are with you always
Janine Foye
February 22, 2006
It's so hard to believe it's been a whole year since Mel has been gone. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about her "angel" smile...
I miss you more than you will ever know!
Love,
Janine
Ricardo Cerda
February 21, 2006
Has not been one day that goes by that I dont think of all the good times we all had with Melanie.
I miss you so much Mel
Love Ricardo
"Girls Trip" to Aruba...Mel's favorite place!
February 21, 2006
The first and only time our mothers attended a Jimmy Buffett concert with us. (1995) We had such a blast!
February 7, 2006
Sharon Hanrahan
November 23, 2005
I have been thinking quite a bit about Melanie this week. I am not sure why, but I know the thoughts keep coming into my mind with great strength.
I just want the Cronin family to know that I, as well as many others, are thinkging of them as they pass through their first round of holidays without Melanie.
I want to give thanks for Melanie and how, obviously she touched my life; for the brief time that she was in my life.
Karen Licker
March 29, 2005
To the Cronin Family and the Foye Family,
I was so upset to have recently learned about Mel's passing. I will never forget the effortless manner in which Mel always made me feel like "one of the cousins"....She will truly be missed.
Love always,
Karen, Michael and Jake
Here is a photo of Melanie's sisters & cousins celebrating her life after her services in February. In memory of Mel we were doing what she loved most about our family...having lots of laughs!!
March 25, 2005
I dared Melanie to wear this "awful" outfit to my sister's "80's" party and she did! Mel had guts like no one else! She showed up in her old Prom dress and made everyone laugh. This is a great photo of her just being Mel & having a good time!!
March 24, 2005
This picture is from New Years Eve in NYC 1999!! We joined our good friends Hootie & the Blowfish to ring in the New Year while they played LIVE on VH-1.
March 19, 2005
Janine Foye
March 19, 2005
Aunt Jane, Uncle Richard, Karen, Lori:
We are all so lucky to have each other. Our strong family bond will give us the strength & energy to heal.
"God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face".
"He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through our family, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home".
Melanie, my best friend and cousin...you are with me always.
I love you-
Melissa, Chris & Olivia Barry
March 19, 2005
Dear Uncle Rich, Aunt Jane, Karen & Kids, Lori, and David --
We have a picture of Mel from the Jimmy Buffett concert on our refrigerator and the sun will always shine when we think of her. We will cherish our family memories and her spirit will live on in all of us.
All our love & support,
For those of you who dont already know the "Ticket Trauma" tales...EVERY year at Buffett Mel would lose her ticket prior to the show! But not this particular year, we finally got smart & taped it to her stomach with duct tape!!
March 17, 2005
Disco Diva and Lady Godiva...70's Party (2002)
March 17, 2005
Mel doing her famous "pineapple on the head" dance @ T's Tiki Bar. She had the BEST balance out of any of us!!
March 17, 2005
Melanie and David, Cape Cod May 2004
March 17, 2005
"We are family...I got all my sisters with me" May 2002
March 17, 2005
Kristin Currier
March 11, 2005
My deepest sympathies to the Cronin family on your loss. I remember Melanie from our family reunions when I would come down with Al and Karin. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Dell Foss
March 10, 2005
Dear Dick, Jane, Karen and Lori,
My son, Keith, called to tell me the news of Melanie's passing. I was so very sorry to hear about her life-threatening and then life-taking health condition. How very, very sad.
Melanie remains in my memory as that wonderful, happy sprite of a girl in our George Street neighborhood. From other guest book entries, it sounds like she grew to be a wonderful, much-adored, courageous and happy sprite of a woman. You have been blessed to have her as one of your own.
God bless you and may you receive His comfort and strength now and into eternity,
Dell Foss (formerly Griffin)
Colin & Jeanne Cash
March 10, 2005
Dear Rick & family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jeanine Cash-Zukerman
March 10, 2005
Dear Rick & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. Even though I never knew Melanie, you shared so many wonderful barn stories with me, I felt like I knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Janet Scaralia
March 6, 2005
Dear Mr.& Mrs. Cronin, Lori, Karen,
I am so sorry that I just was told about Melanie. I am so taken back by this and so very sorry for your loss. My HOPE AND PRAYER is that GOD gives you an ABUNDANCE of FAITH that gives you the strength to understand that he does NOTHING BY ACCIDENT,ONLY WITH INTENTION!!!
If I had only known, without a doubt I would have been there!!
I have always loved your family!!!
Melanie, I LOVE YOU, and I look forward to SHARING ETERNAL PEACE with you!!
I CAN NOT IMAGINE YOUR PAIN, I CAN
AND WILL PRAY FOR YOU.
LOVE YOU,
LOVE YOUR OLD TIME RIDING BUDDY
JANET SCARALIA
P.S. LORI , I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, IF YOU JUST WANT TO TALK CALL ME ANYTIME 401-499-8046.
LOVE YOU , JANET
Sandy & Bob Buckley
March 6, 2005
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Here is a great old picture from the Winter of 94/95.
March 4, 2005
"Nothing can tear you apart, when you keep living straight from the heart...though you know that you're going to hurt some...the magic still comes."
March 3, 2005
“These moments we're left with...May you always remember...these moments are shared by few. And those harbor lights, aw they're coming into view. We bid our farewell much too soon...So drink it up, this one's for you...Honey, it's been a lovely cruise."
March 3, 2005
Thomas Bain
March 1, 2005
To the Cronin Family - I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have known Melanie since Kindergarten at Sowams and not only will I never forget her, but she was one of the coolest people I have known. You don't forget someone like that. My heart goes out to every member of your family. I will keep Melanie and your family in my prayers.
Henry J. Peter
February 28, 2005
Dear Richard, Jane, Lori and Karen:
For three years it was a privilege to work for such a wonderful company such as yours. I have lots of fond memories of all. I do apologize for not being able to attend Melanie's calling hours or her funeral due to the recent snow storms we have had.
I am so sorry to hear about Melanie, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. I know well the pain of losing a dear family member.
God bless you!
Rhonda Campanario
February 28, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss. Melanie was a very loving, caring and special individual. During this difficult time she'd want you to remember the wonderful times you shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Lisa Dumont
February 27, 2005
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cronin & Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of Melanie's passing. She was such a beautiful, loving person and we enjoyed seeing her in the office. Melanie was one of those patients who touched the hearts of all who knew her. I would often think of Melanie and your family and commend you on your courageous strength that you had and even when you had difficult times you & Melanie were always such a pleasure to deal with.
I do apologize for not being able to attend Melanie's calling hours nor her funeral due to me being out of the state but my heart and prayers are with you and your family.
May you always remember that Melanie and you both touched so many hearts at our office.
God Bless.
"But now I think about the good times, down in the Carribean sunshine, in my younger days I was so bad, laughing about all the fun we had"...
February 27, 2005
To Mel, the person I was lucky to come into this world with. I love u, J9
February 26, 2005
Peter&Marti Turano
February 25, 2005
Dear Richard & Jane,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Keith Tilley
February 25, 2005
Dear Cronin Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Melanie was a great person and she will be missed by all. You have my deepest sympathies. God Bless
Courtyard Marriott
February 25, 2005
On behalf of Rick Cerda's hotel staff, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Melanie's family and friends. Although we did not know her personally, Rick's stories he shared introduced her into our lives and touched our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stacie & Kevin Caddick-Dowty
February 25, 2005
Dear Cronin Family, We are saddened to hear of the loss of Melanie. All our love and strength to you as you deal with this chapter of your lives. I'm sure Melanie is watching and guiding from above.
Sean Brown
February 25, 2005
Dear Cronin Family,
I am extremly sorry for your loss. It's been a very long time since I've seen the family, but when I was told of the recent news, I immediately wanted to contact you and send my prayers. Melanie was a wonderful person with a great smile and sense of humor. God bless you.
Donna Remenik
February 25, 2005
We all work with Janine Foye, our
deepest Sympathy go out to her and her family.
Janine's Southborough Family
Paris Barker
February 25, 2005
Melanie was obviously so special to Janine and to the rest of her loving family, as well as countless others. Sending my warmest condolences to you all at this difficult time...you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Deidre Dennis
February 24, 2005
Dear everyone at Cronin's Crossing,
Although I was only part of your "family" for a short while, I knew Mel to be one of the most sincere, lovely human beings I'd ever met. My only prayer is that she is met with the same kindness she had when she walks through the gates of heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Elaine Biester
February 24, 2005
Dear Aunt Jane --
I am so sorry to hear about Melanie and cannot imagine your pain of losing your beautiful daughter. I wish I had been given the privilege to grow up knowing both you and her better, and regret now not having ever made it to one of those famous Allaire reunions so that I could have had the honor of sharing time with someone so obviously special as Melanie. I've often wondered where my daughter Emily's passion for horses came from, and now I think I know.
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Elaine
geoffrey byrne
February 24, 2005
Dear Cronin Family,
My brother Tim just called me tonight to tell me of Melanie's passing. Although I did not know her too well, I do remember her at Mary's 4th of July gatherings. She was a bubbly fun person. My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey Byrne
BHS class of 1984
Jim & Bev Harper
February 24, 2005
To Mr.& Mrs. Cronin and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, and know Melanie will be missed, but the memories our daughter, Debbie, will have for years to come are of a good friend, warm-hearted, and caring.
Blessings to you.
Sincerely,
Ray Allaire
February 24, 2005
Auntie Jane and Uncle DJ,
I'm so sad for the loss of Melanie. I've received updates on her condition via Auntie Jane through my Mom. She was tough. I pray that we can all take a fraction of her strength to battle some of our demons.
I'm sorry I can't be there, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Ray
Lee & Louise LaChapelle
February 24, 2005
Jane, DJ, Lori & Karen,
We are so sorry to hear about Melanie. Our deepest condolences go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Smart
February 24, 2005
I am a friend of Janine Foye, I only had the oppurtunity to meet Melanie once but that chance meeting would make me never forget her. I will continue to pray for you and your family. May God bless your heavy hearts.
Jennifer Feigenbaum
February 24, 2005
Melanie touched every person she came in contact with in one way or another. There is one less beautiful soul on this earth since her passing. Remember her and smile.
Carrie Fullerton
February 24, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Cronin, Lori, Karen & David,
We were very sorry to hear the news about Melanie. Our entire family as well as friends are grieving your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you all. We are sending you our love,support & strength at this time and always.
Mel, we love you...& you will be missed and thought of often.
Our deepest sympathies,
Carrie & Matt Fullerton
(Friends of the Foye's of Easton)
Steven and Mary-Ellen Palmer
February 24, 2005
Dear Lori and Cronin family
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Mary-Ellen and Steven Palmer
Scott De Angelis
February 24, 2005
Mr & Mrs Cronin,Karen and Lori
I am very sorry about the loss of Melanie. She really was a very sweet girl. I know she will be missed by Lindsay, AJ and Matt. You are in my prayers.
With a little help from her mom, Mel was on her way!! Love Nancy
February 24, 2005
This is Mel starting at what she loved the most!! Love Nancy
February 24, 2005
Marilyn O'Connell
February 24, 2005
To the Cronin family:
I will never forget Mel's kidness to me when I lost my horse, Misti. She was always there to offer help and support, and laugh & cry with me when I needed it. She will be greatly missed.
With love and sympathy.
Nicole Tanury
February 24, 2005
To the Cronin Family,
Words can not express the sorrow felt over the loss of such a strong wonderful person. I have not met many people like her. She was fun, sincere, honest, courageous, loving and so very strong. I am a very lucky and blessed person to have had her in my life as a friend. I will miss her but know she will never leave my heart.
Mel, rest in peace.
My deepest sympathies,
Joe Baxter
February 24, 2005
Dear Richard and family,
sorry to here of the loss of Melanie may God bless the Cronin family.
Alison (Foye) & Shawn Snider & daughters
February 24, 2005
Richard, Jane, Lori, and Karen,
We are so sorry to hear about Melanie's passing. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a nice person and was loved by so many.
Peter Romano
February 23, 2005
Dear Cronin Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to everyone at this difficult time. I will miss her very much, but I will never forget her. We shared a lot of good memories together, from childhood, though high school, and up until recently. I'm very proud to have known such a strong, yet caring person, and she will always be a part of my memories! Again, my deepest sympathies go out you her family.
Suzanne Barry Horgan
February 23, 2005
The Barry and Horgan Family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cronin Family.
Sue La Fazia
February 23, 2005
To Mel's Family and Friends: I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Melanie 8 years ago through her good friend and mine,Mary Carleton. Mel was one of the most beautiful people I have ever met....full of life, love and happiness. I would always look forward to seeing Mel at Mary's 3rd/4th of July party or just a gathering of her many friends. We would stand in a corner and talk for hours about everything from life to our love for animals. I am truly blessed having met such a wonderful person like her. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved Mel. She is in God's hands now in Heaven where I am sure has surounded herself with every horse she could find. May she rest in peace.
Leonard&Gail Wiersma
February 23, 2005
Our hearts go out go you at this very sad time..we can't imagine your sorrow. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Lenny and Gail, from LW Tank Repair.
Nancy Manning
February 23, 2005
She will be sorely missed by friend ,family and all the horses she has touched.
Jo-Ann and Dave Carroll
February 23, 2005
We were very sorry to hear about Melanie. She was a beautiful girl both on the inside and on the outside. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
rosalie zwir
February 23, 2005
Dear Jane, Richard and Lori,
I am so sorry to learn of Melanie's death. I don't know if you remember me: Lori and Melanie used to babysit for my duaghters Meg and Rachel Cronan when they were little. We had a horse at Jean darios and Melanie and Lori helped me with him too. I will be sending a contribution to W&I's in Melanie's honor. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am. I live in FLorida now and am unable to attend the calling hours/funeral but I will remembert her and you in my prayers.God bless you all. Rosalie
James Larisa
February 23, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Melanie in High School and she was always happy and smiling. My family and I send our condolences to her family.
Jim Larisa
Beverly Romano
February 23, 2005
My sincere sympathy to the entire Cronin family. This is a true heartache. Only your faith and a very long time will help to ease your sorrow. My son Peter Romano was a classmate and friend of Melanie's and has confided in me several times of her situation.
Mrs. Stephen (Beverly) Romano, 7 Manning Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island
marianne faria
February 23, 2005
our deepest condolences to all the
cronin family. melanie was a beautifull young lady which we always loved to see her coming into our office. we will miss her
very much. with heavy hearts we wish you all, peace and serenity.
marianne faria and family ,lisa dumont (uoi)
Leo Walsh
February 23, 2005
Dear DJ and Jane:
So very sorry to read about Melanie, my deepest sympathy and feelings go out to you both. She will be in my prayers and also both of you.
Love to you both,
Sharon Hanrahan
February 23, 2005
Melanie was a very caring person who helped me a great deal with my horse at a very difficult time in my life. Thanks you Melanie and rest in peace.
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