Dolores A. Cronin

September 10, 1934 - December 08, 2018

Obituary For Dolores A. Cronin

Dolores Arlene Cronin (Robaczynski), wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 84 from cardiac complications. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Henry Cronin, who she was married to for 62 wonderful years.

Dolores, who was fondly known to family and friends as Dee, will be dearly missed by her seven grateful children and their families, Sharon Willets (Tom) of Rutherfordton, NC; Cindy Watts (Craig) of Raleigh, NC; Stacie Menichella (Dan) of Charlotte, NC; Thomas H. Cronin Jr. (Donna), of Knightdale, NC; Julie Cronin (Joe Faulk) of Benson, NC; Dee Traugott of Youngsville, NC; and Mary Dudley (Glenn) of Raleigh, NC. She will be lovingly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and her six great grandchildren.

Dolores was born on September 10,1934, in New York, to the late Ladislaw William and Mary (Slokowska) Robaczynski and preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Wieczorek and Eugenia Sidoti. She retired from King Drug Pharmaceuticals as buyer and contract coordinator. Dolores was a devoted wife and mother, and her family meant everything to her. She had a lifelong passion for gardening and was a volunteer at school and church. Dolores was also an active member of the Oak Park Coffee Club. She was a devout catholic and active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Family and friends would describe Dolores as a family-centered, kind, devoted, patient, caring, giving, and loving lady. She will always be remembered and live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC. The Memorial Mass will be scheduled for a later date.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Rex Heart and Vascular Hospital.

Services

15 Dec

Viewing and Visitation

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »

22 Dec

Memorial Service

01:00 PM

St. Mary of the Angels Chapel at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11401 Leesville Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Leslie Bolick

So very sorry for the loss of this special lady. My heart breaks for you all. She was a true testament of what a great, spiritual lady should be. The love she had for her family, husband, children, grandchildren, great children and even extended family was like no other. I know she will be missed by you all - but try to find comfort in knowing she is at peace. Keeping you in my prayers, Leslie & Dale Bolick
September 01, 2020

Norma Hannah

Mr. Cronin and all the children: I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Cronins passing. I remember her as a very devoted and loving mother; may all of the sweet memories you have of her bring you comfort in the days ahead. You all will be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Norma Hannah
September 01, 2020

sharlene mcdoe

Lit a candle in memory of Dolores A. Cronin
September 01, 2020

Thomas Cronin

Mom, we will all miss you. You were such an inspiration to our family. Mom I will always cherish the memories of our times together. Growing up in house full of women you taught me how to treat a lady,even if they were my sisters. I always loved the way you paired up the children so I would always be paired with you and dad, it did have its perks. I still remember my first knuckle sandwich that I received, it was from you because I was trying to catch the needle on the sewing machine. Mom you always put yourself last so my sisters and I would never do without. You truly are a saint, and I know GOD welcome you to heaven with open arms. Now you can dance,walk do whatever you want without pain. We are taken care of dad your bubalov. I love you mom.
September 01, 2020

Diane

Tom and Family, My heart goes out to you all. Dee was just in the office just a few weeks ago. She was a very special lady and I will miss seeing here at the office. Please know that she is as well as you are in my prayers and thoghts. Diane Kennedy Dr. Moser
September 01, 2020

Brenda Johnson

So sorry for you loss. May God bring your family peace and comfort. Brenda and Kenneth Johnson
September 01, 2020

tricia lopes

"Love is stronger than death even though it cant stop death from happening. But no matter how hard death tries it cant separate people from love. It cant take away our memories either. In the end life is stronger than death." Author unknown Keeping you and your family in my prayers... The Lopes Family