In Taunton, September 16, 2013 William L. Cronan, Age 78 passed away in his home following a brief illness, while surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the beloved husband of Mary Elenor (Foley) Cronan. William was born in Taunton, the son of the late Edward J. & Josephine (Walsh) Cronan. Bill was a lifetime resident of Taunton. He was a retired First class stationary engineer for the University of MA in Dartmouth. Bill was a member of the Friends of the Taunton Public Library, the Freetown Historical Society and a past volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Bill enjoyed boxing, fishing, telling stories and family dinners. Bill is survived by his loving children William E. Cronan of Cape Coral, FL, Beth Ann Cronan of Taunton and James M. Cronan and his wife Paula Ferrisi Cronan of Weymouth. He leaves his sister Carolyn Cronan Crosby of North Conway, N.H. and his sister in law Margaret M. (Sparrow) Cronan and his late siblings Edward J. Cronan and Corline L. Cronan. Bill also leaves his grandchildren Kera A. Cronan and Liam E. Cronan. Funeral services are private at the request of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home in Taunton.