Ellyn Cronin Obituary

Ellyn Cronin touched the lives of many and was very proud of her family, her friends, and all the people she touched through her role as a Patient Advocate at Little Company of Mary Hospital. By showing us how special we are she showed us how special and caring she was...



Ellyn will live on in our memories as a strong and vibrant woman who was always willing to take life on no matter how challenging the circumstances. She was a never-ending source of kindness, information, resourcefulness, empathy and tough love. Our memories of her will continue to be a source of comfort and inspiration.



Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Ellyn's family. Your mom, daughter, sister and aunt made an indelible mark on the lives of many. May you, too, fiind comfort in your memories of her.



LaVerne, Judy & Lisa Matijevich

Ellyn was an inspiration to all of us. She focused not on herself, but on making life better for others. When she accepted the Spirit of Life Award at our Cancer Support Center Gala this year, we were all so proud to have her share her story.



Her legacy lives in the lives of cancer patients and their families throughout Chicago. Her zest for life still can be felt in the hearts and minds of those who loved her. We all will miss her, but know her good work will live on.



Thank you for sharing your very special Ellyn with all of us. Please know you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Dear Cronin Family,



Megan and Emily, you may not remember this occasion, but it is how I will always remember Ellyn (and you both). I have a picture in my head of the three of you on my doorstep, great big grins on your faces. I was going through treatment and you dropped by our home one evening with a collection of oral care products. You didn't stay long, but you were upbeat and cheerful and I was delighted that you came by.



We who were touched by Ellyn are blessed to have known her. She was amazing. Our condolences are offered to you - her amazing family.

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Cronin Family.

Dear Pat and all of Ellyn's other family members,



Please accept my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Ellyn, but I am sure she was a vital member of your family and that you will miss her. I believe your love for one another will help you bear your profound loss. And Ellyn's spirit will remain with you, loving all of you and guiding her children as she always has. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

On behalf of the Cronin family, thank you for your heartfelt expressions of grief and support.



I have one story about Ellyn to relate. When her youngest, Megan, was born, Dad was ill and housebound. So on her way home from the hospital with her new baby, Ellyn made a stop at my parents house so Dad could see and hold and bless his newest grandchild.



My sister had style. She will be remembered and missed always.



Sheila M. Cronin

Mrs. Cronin, Mark, Emily and Megan,

We just found out about your daughter/Mom today. We were out of town last week or we would have been at her services. Our heart is breaking for your loss. Your Mother adored you all. She was a very strong women with very high hopes for the three of you. She will always be watching over you. Remember her love for you was unconditional and will always be in your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy, Bob, Paula, Amy and Ellyn Vranicar

We are both so saddened to hear of Ellyn's passing. She was always a bright ray of sunshine! We were out of town and arrived home SUnday so we could not make it to the wake and/or funeral. Please accept our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences. She will sorely be missed but NEVER forgotten! Her smile could light up a room! God be with you and your family now and always.

Dean and I were very sorry to hear about Ellen's passing. She was a fun and optimistic friend and we will miss her very much. We became friends through our mutual friendship with Dr. Anne. Our prayers and thoughts are with her loving family.

Sincerely, Anne Ashford

I was very sorry to hear that Ellen has passed. Last year she was a great comfort to my mother-in-law Mary who was a cancer patient at LCMH. God bless her and her many loving family members.

Dear Megan and Family,

You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your mother's passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your whole family.



Sincerely,

Caitlan Docherty

Ellyn's Family,

I extend my deepest most sympathy. Ellyn was definitely admired for her courage and attitude throughout her ordeal. She most certainly has helped me in my struggle.

All of you will be in my prayers and I trully know I have an angel of kind pulling for me.

God bless you all during this difficult time and may your hearts heal quickly as I know Ellyn would want.

I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for your loss, Ellyn Cronin was an incredible lady and embodied the strength of the Cronin family. The times that I found myself in her presence along with her mother not only gave me a sense of empowerment but to see them together you knew they could conquer anything. Although she has gone on to a better place, just knowing her made me realize how wonderful the world is and to appreciate everyday. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Dear Aunt Pat, Sheila, Patsy, Emily, Jimmy, Michael, Noonie, John, Doc and Joe,

My thoughts and prayers are with you now, as they have been since hearing of Ellyn's illness. Most of all, I am consumed with memories of the fabulous times I spent with you over the years, both in California and in Chicago! My first visit, when Botch and I drove cross-country with Uncle Chuck, we shared a lovely evening at the South Shore Country Club...need I say more about that evening?? My last visit, in October of 1998, I brought my family to Chicago to meet Aunt Pat and their second cousins. Each time I visited I left with the same impression of Ellyn - sweet, humorous, caring, loyal. When we last visited, I could see all of those qualities in her children, particularly Emily, who carried my 7-month old son around ALL DAY, and at 30 lbs., that's saying something!



Please find comfort knowing Ellyn is enjoying everlasting life with God in heaven. Plus, Uncle Jim and Dad now have her sparkling wit and charm to enhance eternity.



Love always,

"B"

We offer our sympathy and prayers on the loss of Ellyn. She will be remembered for so many things. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, friend and advocate. We will miss her.

Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have fond remembrances of the entire Cronin Family from our days together in South Shore...especially my dear friend and classmate, Sheila and, of course, Pat Somers Cronin.



My deepest sympathy.



Laura Stokes-Gray

St. Philip Neri '63

Discovering a loved one has cancer is never an easy ordeal, for the patient or the family. I know that she is no longer suffering in pain and in a more happy and beautiful place smiling down upon your family. Sorry to hear about the loss to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with her children and the rest of the family.

my heartfelt sympathy goes out to ellen,s children and family.we at little company of mary hospital were proud to have known her.by her magnificent example she showed us how to live and how to die in the LORD.we will never forget her.

Words can not express how sad I am that Ellyn has passed. Every time I saw her, she always had a smile on her face. I feel very honored to have known her. God has one terrific person up there with Him now. She will be missed down here, but we will all see her again when God says that its our turn to go home.

Emily, Sheila and family,

I was so sorry to learn of your sisters' passing. If she had half the spirit and humor that you two share, there is no doubt in my mind she was an amazing woman. Please accept my sincere condolances. I hope that the memories of good times spent together are a comfort to you and your family at this time.

The death of a young, vibrant, necessary person will never make sense. Ellyn both acknowledged this and transcended it, perhaps a particularly elegant manifestation of her deep love for her children, family and friends. The wise among us will learn from her incredible dignity and grace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members and friends who held her close throughout her illness. Your lesson is equally meaningful.



Steve Byrne and Kerry Shannon

My prayers are with your family and the children. I am sorry for your loss.

Dear Cronin and Johnson families,

Mrs. Cronin was such a wonderful person. Whenever I saw her she always had a smile on her face. I will never ever forget her.



Love,

Rachel Yarkony and Family

Dear Pat and All the Cronin Children:

My daughter Leanne just called to tell me your sad news. My heart goes out to you, but be asured Ellyn is in a better place and free of all pain.

I will always remember her smiling face and happy nature around Christ the King and Hoyne Avenue....what a wonderful addition to Heaven!

Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you courage to get through the next trying days.

Love,

Mary Helen (Lee) Waters

To my beloved Cronin Family,



My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. The way Ellyn lived her life and faced death is an inspiration to all of us. I know Ellyn is in a better place now and certainly in good company. I am deeply sorry that I will miss the funeral but know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Amy

TO THE CRONIN FAMILY:



I JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED SISTER,DAUGHTER,AND MOTHER..



MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW..



MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY,



MARIE MANASEK

(MANSFIELD ROOFING)

Ellyn was a good example for all of us.

I met Ellyn when I was her physical therapist following shoulder surgery at LCMH. I have never met a woman SO full of life and with absolutely unconditional love for her children. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this terrible time. She will be greatly missed.

Dear Cronin Family,



I have many fond memories of Ellyn growing up on Hunt Hill. She was always very kind to me and Doc's friends, even when the music was a little loud.



Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. You have my deepest sympathy.



All the best,

My thoughts and prayers are with Ellyn's children and all of the Cronins.

Throughout her life and illness, her attitude and spirit was and is an inspiration.

Our family was blessed to see Ellyn on Sept 11th enjoying "a good day"[her words]at Millennium Park.

She was a true sign of God's Grace and will missed but always remembered.

With deep sympathy,

Helen Flanagan

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May the thought dwell with the family during this time of transition.