Karen M. (Smith) Cronin, 62 years, of Brockton, died June 9, 2009 surrounded by her family. Raised in Mission Hill, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Linda C. (Doherty) Smith. Karen received her Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and had been a Systems Analyst for many years at Massasoit College until 1993. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She also loved the beach, traveling, Elvis Presley and her soap operas.
Karen is survived by her children Denise Masaitis and her husband Mike of Warren, RI, Kevin Cronin and his wife Dianne of East Bridgewater, Kaulene Cronin of East Taunton, Joseph “Jay” Cronin and his wife Kerri of Middleboro; grandchildren Kelsea, Madisonn, Delainey and Patrick Cronin, Jordan and Kasey Masaitis and Matteo Salemme; step sisters Denice Mattioli and Darlene Spencley; sister in law Diane Smith; former husband Francis “Butch” Cronin; dear friend Noreen Fitzgibbons; beloved cat “Suekey” and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Dennis Smith.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Sunday 2-6pm. Funeral Mass in Mission Church, 1545 Tremont St, Boston, Monday at 10:30am. Burial in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Donations may be made in Karen’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1115 W. Chestnut St. #301, Brockton, MA 02301, for online donations click here