elevated HV8Mq March 24, 1927 – May 17, 2025

elevated HV8Mq With much love and sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of John Cronin on May 17, 2025 in his 98th year. John lived a rich and fulfilling life and considered himself a lucky man—for his family, friends, faith, and professional life.

elevated HV8Mq Beloved husband of Dorothy Cronin, loving father to Philip (Alicia), Cathy (John Puffer), Bob (Gayle), Sue Mahony and Tom (Kathryn). Predeceased by his brother Bill and son-in-law John Mahony. Proud grandfather to Lisa Macdonald (Scott), David Cronin (Erin), Mark Mahony, Claire Mahony, Scott, Andrew, and Michael Cronin.

elevated HV8Mq Born in Woodstock, Ontario, John spent most of his life in London. He graduated from what is now the Ivey Business School and enjoyed a distinguished career at Clarkson Gordon (now Ernst & Young), retiring as Managing Partner of the London office.

elevated HV8Mq John was deeply involved in the London community. He believed in community service and was on the Boards of organizations within the Catholic Diocese, the London School Board, King’s College, Brescia College, the YMCA, and St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation amongst others. He was honoured with the Knighthood of the Order of St Sebastian from the Roman Catholic Church for his lay contributions to the community.

elevated HV8Mq John was an avid golfer, bridge player and gardener. He was a keen fisherman, enjoying adventurous trips with friends. He cherished seventeen annual canoe trips in Algonquin Park with his children—journeys that continued until he was eighty.

elevated HV8Mq Above all, John was a devoted family man. He believed a loving family was life’s greatest gift. He loved family gatherings, especially Christmas, remembered for its joy, laughter, street hockey games, and children camping out in the basement.

elevated HV8Mq A special thank you to the team at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket.

elevated HV8Mq Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd E, Thornhill Ont. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. followed by refreshments. The family will hold a private interment.

elevated HV8Mq A reception in John’s honour will be held in London, Ontario on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the London Hunt & Country Club.

elevated HV8Mq Donations made in memory of John may be made to King’s University College (at Western University) or St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation (London).