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Robert H. Cronin, Sr
Robert H. Cronin, Sr, 95, husband of the late Jennie M. (Ross) Cronin of
Hamilton, died Monday, December 23, 2019 in the Kaplan Family Hospice
House following his sudden illness.
Born in Ipswich December 7, 1924, he was the son of the late Frederick, Sr
and Catherine (Matheson) Cronin. He was raised in Ipswich and was a
graduate of Ipswich High School. He enlisted in the US Navy during World
War II and proudly served two tours of duty, in the European Theater on a
minesweeper off of Normandy during the invasion, and then in the Pacific
as a motor machinist’s mate. Following his Honorable Discharge, the
Cronins married and lived in Asbury Grove, Hamilton before moving to Beech
Street. He was employed as a portrait photographer by the House of Hinlin,
formerly in Ipswich. And later as a master tech with the Brunning
Corporation. After retiring, along with his wife, they owned and operated
Antiques and Elderly Things in Essex for many years. He was founder and
former president of the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club, a long-time member of
the AP Gardner Post, and a member of the Hamilton Conservation committee.
He also enjoyed fishing in the local waters. Along the way he found the
time to write two books, How A Toothpick Sailor Survived Normandy, a story
about his time on a Navy minesweeper during WW II and Behind the Red Door,
a story of experiences of an antique shop owner. He was a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Hamilton.
He is survived by his son, Donald M. Cronin of Danvers, his daughter,
Rebecca Ann Wingate of HI, and a grandson, Daniel Cronin of Deerfield, NH.
He was the father of the late Robert H. Cronin, Jr, formerly of Lynn, and
the brother of the late Frederick Cronin, Jr., formerly of CT, Richard
Cronin, formerly of Harvard, MA, Jeannette Wood, formerly of KS, and Grace
Sahovey, formerly of Beverly.
His funeral service will be held graveside at the Hamilton Cemetery, South
Hamilton on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11 AM. A gathering will follow
at the AP Gardner Post 194, 37 School Street, South Hamilton. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to A.P. Gardner Post 194, 37 School Street,
South Hamilton, MA 01982.
Arrangements are by the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich.
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