It is with heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of James DanieI Cronin on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Jim passed peacefuIIy at his home surrounded by the Iove of his famiIy, at the age of 72. The worId is a IittIe Iess bright for those of us who knew and Ioved him. He was truIy a good man. Jim was kind and thoughtfuI, fuII of Iaughter and ready to heIp out in a moments notice. He was a quiet man with integrity, whose word was his bond. His passion was farming, especiaIIy his cattIe.
He was born December 23, 1943 in Seaforth, Ontario, to Albert & elleen (Eckert) Cronin. Jim was a Ioving husband to his wife Karen (PIetch) for 47 years. Treasured father of Iori Parsons (PauI), JuIie Hoekstra (Dwayne), Michelle Jeffery (Stu), Gary Cronin (Iindsay) and Karl Cronin SoIeski (Mark). Proud Grandpa & Papa of Steve, Scott, Jason, Iuke, Iogan, BIake, Kirsten, Erika, Kaitlyn, EIoise, James and baby SoIeski due in January. BeIoved brother and brother-in-Iaw of Mary Smith, Steve & Nancy Cronin, Jerry & Heather Cronin, Joanne Regier, Don & Connie PIetch, Steve & Barb PIetch & Jim Hogan. Son-in-Iaw of Edna PIetch. He was predeceased by his father-in-Iaw Tom PIetch, brothers-in-Iaws Ieo Smith, Dave Regier and sister-in-Iaw Bonnie Hogan. Jim wiII be soreIy missed by his famiIy, friends and community.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, October 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (with Parish Prayers at 1:45 p.m. Friday). FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI Ied by Fr. Raju AIIumpurath wiII be heId at St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Saturday, October 8th at 10:30 a.m. Interment wiII take pIace in St. CoIumban CathoIic Cemetery foIIowed by a reception at the Seaforth & District Community Centre.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations may be made to the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation, St. CoIumban Cemetery Fund or a charity of ones choice through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Jims memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Jeanne Melady
I was sad to hear of your loss. I remember Jim for his kindness and smiles. One wishes good people could live forever and it is my wish that your memories of his good life will give you comfort. Remembering with prayers.
Pat & Maryann Feeney
Karen and Family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
Dear Karen, Lori, Julie, Michelle, Gary, and Kari and families,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. From the various sleepovers at your home when I was in my youth, I remember his kind and gentle manner. May the love of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan and family
Dave & Ann O&&single&&Rourke
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy, thoughts and preayersent your way
Jerome and Darlene Cronin
Karen and Family
Sorry to hear about Jim&&single&&s passing. Share the stories and memories.
Chris & Tiffany Cook
Kari, Mark, & James & Cronin family – We are so sorry to hear of your dad, Jim&&single&&s, passing. He was a great father, grandfather, husband, & farmer. Cherish all of your memories and know that you are in our thoughts.
Love,
Tiff, Chris, & Ryerson
Heather McMillan
Thinking of you all today, as you lay to rest a wonderful man. I am sure Jim has left you all a wonderful legacy. As your husband, father and grandfather, his love for his family was easy for everyone to see. Celebrate him! Treasure every memory! He will always be in the hearts of each of you.
Sending you all big hugs.
Heather (Perrie) McMillan
Heather McMillan
Thinking of you all today, as you lay to rest a wonderful man. I am sure Jim has left you all a wonderful legacy. As your husband, father and grandfather, his love for his family was easy for everyone to see. Celebrate him! Treasure every memory! He will always be in the hearts of each of you.
Sending you all big hugs.
Heather (Perrie) McMillan
Diane Elston
Karen and family,
So shocked and sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. Out deepest condolences to you and your family.
Diane Elston and family
Mr. and mrs. Stephen Goettler
To Karen and family: Our deepest sympathy to you at this time.
Andy and Janet Brown
Lori,Petie and family and Cronin family our sincere sympathy at your loss, you will miss Jim sincerely. Take care.
Joanne Hickey
Gary & Lindsay and the Cronin family
So very sorry to hear about your Dad&&single&&s passing. My deepest sympathy to all at this time.
Joanne Hickey ( Joel&&single&&s mom)
Linda Greenfield
Dear Gary and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May all of you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you share.
Linda Greenfield and family
Jim and Marlene Regier
Karen and family Jim and I are very sorry to hear of this sad news. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Susan Newman
I am sad to hear of your loss, I hope you find comfort in the years you had with a good husband and father, which is a rare treasure.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Karen and family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Remember the good times, the times you laughed together and the times you cried together and the pride of raising your family together. Our thoughts are with you.
Terri Shobbrook & Dave Scott
Lori and Family, Our sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. Sending you hugs. – Terri and Dave
Kevin and Pauline Skinner
Karen and family, Hoping you find comfort in all your memories of Jim. Sending our prayers and condolences during this difficult time. Sincerely, Kevin and Pauline Skinner
veronica lane,hotchkiss
Sorry to read of Jim,s death
Bill & Connie Devereaux
Our deepest prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time.
louise alcock - haggitt
Karen, Don, Connie, Edna and family
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. RIP Jim
Kathleen & Rob vonEuw
We were so sad to hear about Jim. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We hope that your fond memories of Jim bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Amber & Jeff Robertson
To Kari,Karen and family. My heart goes out to you both, and your family at this sad time. I got to see a glimpse of Jim&&single&&s light while attending Kari and Mark&&single&&s wedding in Cuba. He was truly a genuine,funny,and loving man who loved to have fun and loved his family. That is what I learned about Jim first hand, on that wonderful trip 4 years ago. He will be greatly missed. Jeff and I send our love and condolences. Love always, Amber & Jeff Robertson.
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
My deepest sympathies to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jacquie
Dennis &Lorraine Regier
Karen and Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Jim.
Thoughts and prayers for you all ,during this sad time.
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
Karen Murphy
So very sorry to learn of the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful neighbor and man. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa & Rodger Laycox
Karen and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Treasure the memories.
Lisa & Rodger
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, may you have many happy memories. God bless you.
Ted & Lois Wilbee
Dear Karen & Family: So saddened to learn of Jim&&single&&s passing. I remember him when we worked together many years ago & thought then you two were a true match. His unselfish & unwavering disposition really stood out & I know he will be dearly missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Mary & Tony Vanden Hengel
So sorry to hear this news, you did not have Jim home many days…God bless you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers
Jan Hughes formerly Haycock
Wanted to convey my deepest condolences to the Cronin Families and Karen.
We knew Jim many years ago when i was formerly married to Terry Haycock. May God watch over your families in this time and know that one day you will rejoice with Jim again above. He will watch down over your families along with Cindy whom I used to work with at Hillside and sad to hear the passing of him.
Respectfully,
Jan, and family
Bonnie and Pete Regier
Dear Karen and family; our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We always saw Jimmy with a smile, I&&single&&m sure he will be missed by everyone. Blessings to all of you.
Pete and Bonnie
Ann Soleski and Peter Turford
Dear Karen and family,
Our condolences at the loss of such a good man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ann and Peter
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Karen and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Stan & Rosemary Holloway
So sorry Karen and family to hear of the death of Jim,he fought a long hard battle. Your close family and faith will see you through this very difficult time.We are happy that we had had the opportunity to know Jim, he was a wonderful man..
We are away on a holiday and will not be able to attend the services,but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Stan & Rosie
Tom and Karla Hogan and family
Dear Karen and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jims &&single&&s passing. Jim was a great man who
was friendly and easy to talk to. He will be missed greatly.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tom and Karla Hogan and family
Francis and Sharon Maloney
Dear Karen and family: We are truly saddened to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He was a great family man, strong belief in his Community. One always looked up to Jim because of his stellar commitment to family and Community. We are sorry, due to health issues we cannot attend in person, our prayers are with you Karen and your family and Jim&&single&&s wonderful siblings.