Cronin, Ann Marie E. (Whelan), 83, of West Roxbury, formerly of New Bedford, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 19, 2023, after a long illness. Ann Marie was born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alexander and the late Kathleen (Hayes) Whelan. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Cronin of West Roxbury. Loving mother of Erin M. Cronin and her husband Alan Brown of Hawaii, Megan K. Scolaro and her husband Michael of Raynham, Michael J. Cronin and his wife Lauren of Methuen and the late Kerry-Ann Cronin of West Roxbury. Cherished grandmother of Liam and Anna Cronin of Methuen and Sophie Scolaro of Raynham. Ann Marie is also survived by her brother, Michael W. Whelan of Ohio.

Ann Marie was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing.  She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Boston College as well as a Master's Degree in Public Health from Northeastern University.  Ann Marie worked as a Nursing Instructor at Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing until her retirement in 1999.

Ann Marie was a lifelong fan of Boston College football after meeting her husband at the BC/Miami game in 1964. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10:00AM in The Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or jimmyfund.org/gift

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