Thomas William “Tom” Cronin

Thomas William “Tom” Cronin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3, 2024, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. He was in his 92nd year. 

 

Tom was the loving husband of Cheryl (Toll) for 55 years and the devoted dad of Michelle (Ron) McNichol and Scott (Kim) Cronin. 
He was the grandpa of Lauren (Chad) St. Onge, Matt McNichol, MacKenzie McNichol and Aubrey Cronin and the great-grandpa of Nova St. Onge. 

 

He is survived by sister Margaret LeSouder and sister-in-law Josephine (Cronin) Landon, and by Cheryl’s siblings, Vaughn and Marlene Toll, Kerry Toll and Greer Black and Avon Corneil. 

 

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Gertie (Miller) Cronin, sisters Madeline (Nelson) Meyer, Marie (Jerry Heffron) (Wilmer Glousher), and brothers Jim (Florence) Cronin, Lorne Cronin, Henry Cronin and brothers-in-law Ed LeSouder, Nelson Meyer, Jerry Heffron and Wilmer Glousher. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

 

Tom was always ready to listen to a story or catch up on news with visitors. He was an empathetic listener and was ready to talk to anyone. He was very social and enjoyed connecting with people. 

 

His first passion was for his family. He was in love with his wife Cheryl and never let her forget it. He loved his kids and taught them a strong work ethic, leading by his own example. 

 

He adored his grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them. 

 

Tom took great pride in his home and his amazing lawn, even mowing up until he turned 90. 

 

He loved his community and was a long-time member of the Blyth Lions Club. He also served as both the reeve and as a councillor for the Village of Blyth. While a member of Huron County Council, he was named the Chairman of the Roads Committee. 

 

Tom started out working in retail and eventually opened the first Home Hardware store in Blyth in the 1960s. After that he went on to own a backhoe and trenching company before serving as the general manager of Radford Auto Parts and finishing out his career as a jack-of-all-trades at the Huron Bay Co-op in Auburn. 

 

Tom loved to fix it, build it, or renovate it. He was mechanically-minded and a creative problem-solver. 

 

Friends and family were invited for visitation on Saturday, July 6 at Blyth United Church where the funeral service followed. Interment took place at Blyth Union Cemetery will take place at a later date. 

 

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Clinton Hospital Foundation, the Maitland Manor Resident Council or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please send donation cheques to Box 199 Blyth, Ontario, N0M 1H0. 

 

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca