Patricia Mary Cronin-Parker, 67, passed away June 15, 2026. Born on April 3, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the youngest daughter of Elizabeth Ann (McGuigan) Cronin and Michael Patrick Cronin.
Patricia was raised in Massachusetts, where she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1976 and continued her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In 1991, she set out on a new chapter, leaving Massachusetts to explore the West. After spending a short time in Montana, she ultimately settled in Arizona. A free-spirit with an outgoing personality, Patricia lived life on her own terms. She worked as a waitress for many years before retiring in 2024.
In late 2024, after many years out West, Patricia returned to Massachusetts to care for her older sister, Elizabeth Emery.
Patricia was predeceased by her father, Michael Cronin, her beloved mother Elizabeth (McGuigan) Cronin, her brother, Michael James Cronin; her nephew, Timothy Buskirk; and her sisters, Mary Eileen Spear and Elizabeth Ann Emery. She is survived by her brother, Edward Joseph Cronin, and his wife, Joyce Cronin, along with many nieces and nephews.
Patricia will be remembered as a free-spirit soul with a deep love for animals, especially her beloved cats.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia’s name to the Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, honoring her lifelong love and compassion for cats.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Homes (ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
--