CRONIN, John William

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On December 4, 2020 at his home in Colac.

Dearly loved husband of Vicki. Loved father and father-in-law of Ash and Tyson, Sophie and Tom; and Jack. Loved Pop of Tully.

Funeral Notice

Service: Thursday December 10, 2020

The Funeral of Mr. John William Cronin will be held at the Colac Bowling Club, Armstrong Street, Colac on Thursday, December 10, 2020 commencing at 1:30 p.m.

The Funeral will leave the Bowls Club at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

PLEASE NOTE NUMBERS PERMITTED IN THE BOWLS CLUB WILL BE LIMITED TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS

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  1. Dear Vicki, Ashley, Tyson, Tully, Sophie, Tom and Jack
    Our deepest sympathy on the loss of John. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Dominic and Maree Lamanna.

    Dominic and Maree Lamanna December 7 2020 5:08 pm
  2. Our most heartfelt condolences To you all on the passing of John.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Love Vickie Wayne Crole and family

    Vickie Crole December 7 2020 5:46 pm
  3. Our deepest sympathy to the Cronin family. We have some wonderful memories of time spent at the Simpson Hotel.
    Love from David and Donna Shawcross and family

    Donna Shawcross December 7 2020 6:12 pm
  4. Vicki so sorry for your loss.

    Janine Benson RN December 7 2020 7:39 pm
  5. Vickie and family our deepest condolences.
    Rod, Jenny and family

    Jenny December 7 2020 10:38 pm
  6. Our heartfelt condolences to Vicki, Sophy, Ash, Jack and families.
    To know John was a privilege, and he will be sadly missed.. He had a wonderful sense of humour

    Bourky & Gayle December 7 2020 11:58 pm
  7. To Vicki, Ashley, Tyson, Tully , Sophie, Tom and Jack,
    So sorry to hear about the loss of John.
    Thinking of all of you at this sad time

    Adrian (Hissy) Emma, Zac, Ben and Sam

    emma clements December 8 2020 8:09 am
  8. Dear Vicki & family,
    Thinking of you all at this sad time. A great man gone to soon, miss you Johnny . ????
    Sue & John Whitson & family.

    Sue Whitson December 8 2020 8:31 am
  9. Dear Vicki and family,
    So sorry to hear the news of the loss of John .
    Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time .

    Colin and Karen

    Karen Cox December 8 2020 8:32 am
  10. Vicki & family,
    My deepest sympathy to you all on the very sad loss of John. His smile, laugh & funny comments will always be remembered by many people who knew him. A terrific bloke who will never be forgotten.

    Peter Brandenburg ( Bundy )

    Peter Brandenburg December 8 2020 9:18 am
  11. I’m so shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of my good friend John; and I will now especially cherish the memories of the many great times our families shared together.
    Our heartfelt sympathies are with you Vicki, Ash and Tyson, Sophie and Tom, and Jack.
    Love & hugs Dave & Susan

    Dave Simmonds December 8 2020 10:51 am
  12. Dear Vicky and family
    So sorry to hear about your loss John was one of a kind so special in many ways will be missed big time by many
    Thinking of you Rob and Penny Trinca

    Rob trinca December 8 2020 11:30 am
  13. Vicki and family our deepest sympathy on John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time xx Pam, Jason and Logan Dunlop

    Pam Dunlop December 8 2020 11:41 am
  14. To Vicki Ash Tyson Sophie Tom Jack and Tully,

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all on the loss of John we are thinking of you all.

    From Mark Sandra Kasie Nikea Billy and families xx

    Sandra & Mark Buckingham December 8 2020 12:06 pm
  15. Deepest Sympathy to the Cronin Family.
    John they just don’t make them like you no more, your presence will be forever missed .
    From Drew , Bec and Karli Lang

    Rebecca Lang December 8 2020 12:15 pm
  16. To Vicki and family. Our thoughts and Deepest Sympathy to you at this sad time.
    Kia Kaha
    Janine and Steve Saffron

    Janine Saffron December 8 2020 12:38 pm
  17. Vicky Ashleigh, Sophie, Jack and family
    We are really sorry to hear of the sad loss of John
    So many memories over 50 yrs
    Please know we are thinking of you all.
    Chris & Bronya

    Chris Soesdorp December 8 2020 1:08 pm
  18. To Vicki and family
    So sorry to hear about your loss
    My thoughts are with you and your family at this time
    Nicole Joseph Luca Enzo and Bella
    Xoxo

    Nicole Johnson December 8 2020 1:19 pm
  19. John was a great man who was always up for a chat or yarn.
    A massive loss to his loved ones and those close him.
    Rest easy mate.

    Jaccob Rodda December 8 2020 1:21 pm
  20. Dear Vicky and Family my condolences to you on the passing of John. John is and was the best person I’ve ever met .I’ll never forget the all day Sunday’s at the commercial Mark GAYLARD

    Mark T Gaylard December 8 2020 1:29 pm
  21. Vic, Ash,Tys, Tully, Soph, Tom and Jack
    Years of wonderful memories will never be forgotten
    John was a great friend, who will be sadly missed by all of us.
    From the endless chuppa chups for the kids, the endless beers for Marty???? and the friendship we made from the moment you took over the pub.
    Sending all our love xx
    Marty, Nic, Indi, Kods and Lou

    Nicole Duynhoven December 8 2020 2:44 pm
  22. To Vicki and family , So sorry to hear of your loss, a great mentor & friend. Thoughts are with you all.
    Lee Ryan (Leroy)

    Lee Ryan December 8 2020 3:15 pm
  23. Dear Vicki and family. So saddened by the news of Johnny- a one of a kind with a cheeky grin and always a great smile. Thinking of you all xx ❤️

    Ros McKay December 8 2020 3:20 pm
  24. Thinking of you Vicki and family. John will be remembered for his big laughs and big heart.

    Bruce, Merle, Brad & Jason December 8 2020 4:35 pm
  25. Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John.
    Thoughts and prayers with you all x

    Cindy Goulter

    Cindy Goulter December 8 2020 5:00 pm
  26. Dear Vicki and Family

    So saddened to hear the news, Johnny was an absolute legend and always had time for a chat. Will never forget the Commercial era.
    Sending love x
    Maree Gannon and Ben Hickey

    Maree Gannon December 8 2020 6:28 pm
  27. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John, our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.
    Peter & Chris Hudson and family.

    Chris Hudson December 8 2020 6:30 pm
  28. To Vicki and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
    Deepest condolences.
    Richard Gannon

    Richard gannon December 8 2020 6:45 pm
  29. To Vicki and Families, I have a lot to do with John over many years and I feel for all the family and friends with John’s Passing.John loved life and everyone around him. John did a lot more for our Western district than people realise but all I can say he will always be a friend,Mate and a Champion bloke to be with. R.I .P mate and all our ❤️ to the Family.

    Brian & Gail Finn December 8 2020 7:09 pm
  30. My deepest sympathy to Vicki & family on the sad loss of John. A great bloke that had a great sense of humour always had a smile to share with everyone. Lovely memories of John at the Commercial Hotel Colac that M & F Brunt Transport had a great relationship as customers of Brunts and all of our family and staff that enjoyed many a great night in the bistro.
    RIP John.
    Jeanette Brumby ( on behalf of M & F Brunt Transport Faye & Merv Brunt (dec) )

    JEANETTE BRUMBY December 8 2020 8:45 pm
  31. Dear Vicki
    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
    My sympathies to you and your family at this time.
    Sending you love and care xx
    Sally

    Sally Mactaggart December 8 2020 9:02 pm
  32. Dear Vicki and Family

    Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time ❤️

    Peta Ferrari

    Peta Ferrari December 8 2020 9:04 pm
  33. Dear Vicki ,Ashley ,Sophie & Jack and extended family , another angel left us a beautiful man a blokes bloke a larrikin and an amazing friend our heart breaks for you BUT you were truly blessed to have an amazing husband , Dad and pop to Tully . You will always have your memories and John will always watched over you because that is the man he is he is not gone just not here. RIp Mr Cronin thank you for being our friend Grant & Jude Gillespie we were honoured xxx

    Jude & Grant December 9 2020 12:49 am
  34. To Vicki,Sophie,Ashley and family my condolences to you all sending you love and bigs hugs your way.what a chirpy and bubbly man John was every time we got together down at the caravan park having a drink and a laugh we had great times with you John what a warm and loving dad you were to your kids I will cherish our memories down at Port Campbell and you all dropping into say hello to us we will miss his cheeky grin of a smile we will be thinking of you all during this time we love you John lots of love Caetlin Kirby and family.

    Caetlin Kirby December 9 2020 12:34 pm
  35. Vicki, Ash, Soph, Jack and family, we are so sincerely sorry to hear the passing of John. Such a larrikin and great man who will be dearly missed. Years and years of memories we will cherish. Sending love and hugs to you all during this very sad time ❤️

    Love from Max & Debbie Jenkins & family xx

    Max Jenkins December 9 2020 5:34 pm
  36. To Vicki and family
    Thoughts are with you all at this sad time and thoughts of Johnny will last for ever a truly genuine fair dinkum bloke
    Love
    Rob, Glenda, Jess,Alisha and Olivia Montano

    Rob Montano December 9 2020 5:51 pm
  37. Dear Vicky and family
    Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of John. Treasured memories of my time at the Commercial Hotel will never be forgotten. RIP JOHN

    Debra Gill December 9 2020 7:29 pm
  38. Our Love and Sympathy to you all,Great memories of John…..Judy and Denis Ryan

    Judy Ryan December 9 2020 9:44 pm
  39. Dear Vicki, Ash, Sophie & Jack,

    Our deepest sympathy to all . John will be remembered always with so much respect.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Love the Monteith family.
    Xxx

    Anne Monteith December 9 2020 11:53 pm
  40. Really loved and treasured friend of Chris and Rebecca Taylor xx Fly high ..never forgotten. All our love to the family xx

    Beks December 10 2020 6:46 am
  41. Dear Vicky and family
    Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of John. Treasured memories of my time at the Commercial Hotel . He will be greatly missed.

    Debra Gill and family

    Debra Gill December 10 2020 9:29 am
  42. Dear Vicki, Ash, Soph & Jack,

    Our hearts are breaking for you all. We are thinking of you and sending all our love. John will never be forgotten, a great man taken way too soon.

    All our love the Wilson/Cook Families
    Scott, Linda, Chloe, Ava, Chaz, Reed, Pete, Eb and Jai xox

    Linda Wilson December 10 2020 11:29 am
  43. So sorry to hear of the news of the John.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.

    Duwayne Laura and Bonnie

    Duwayne monahan December 10 2020 12:01 pm
  44. Wow shocked to hear of your passing John. Will always remember how good you were to us when we had tough times a few years ago. You had a heart like Pharlap and always up for a laugh. I can’t begin to imagine the trouble you and Radish will be getting up to now you are reunited again. Condolences to Vicki and kids at this sad time. We are thinking of you all. Fly high.
    Carol & Mark Benton and familiesxx

    Carol Benton December 10 2020 12:11 pm
  45. To Vicki and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of John.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.❤️
    Damian and Jenny Gatens

    Jenny Gatens December 10 2020 1:03 pm
  46. Thinking of you all today. Mr Cronin was 1in a million. Always up for a chat & laugh. Many good times had.
    Love Stephen & Lian Baudinette x

    Lian December 10 2020 1:12 pm
  47. A great celebration of John’s life. Such a warm welcoming person who had the gift of being truly present in company. Enjoyed life and lived it to the full.
    Regards to Vicki, Ashleigh, Sophie, Jack, Tyson, Tom and Tully from Brian and Lyn Crook

    Brian Crook December 10 2020 2:14 pm
  48. Deepest sympathy to Vicki & family..What a lovely send off to John.
    ..Darky & Marg Williamson

    Marg Williamson December 10 2020 2:26 pm
  49. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Happy memories of shared Christmas dinners. Rest easy John.
    Julie & Brian Menzies & family.

    Julie Menzies December 10 2020 2:29 pm
  50. Dear Vicki and family, it was with great sadness that we heard of John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We have fond memories of John both in New Zealand and Australia.. He was such a genuine guy with a big heart and ready smile. Love from Merv and Karen Cronin, Christchurch

    Karen Cronin December 10 2020 2:33 pm
  51. To Vicki, Ash, Soph, Jack and families. Our deepest sympathy to you all . Will miss the chats and his smile. All our love Jon, Mandi, Trent, Luke&Josh Park

    Mandi park December 10 2020 3:29 pm
  52. Dear Vicki and family. So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love to you and all Liz Spence

    Liz Spence December 10 2020 8:11 pm
  53. Dear Vicki and family
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Sending our love to you all.

    Trevor & Wilma Uwland and families.

    wilma Uwland December 10 2020 9:06 pm
  54. My thoughts go out to Vicki, Ash, Sophie ,Jack & Family. John will be missed.
    Regards
    Margery & Family

    Margery Condell December 10 2020 9:22 pm
  55. Dear Vicki and family,

    I only wish our families could of met, however time and distance have a way of escaping us. I’m blessed to have known uncle John even though a sort time. I remember him as a fellow dog lover with his beautiful dog with the amazing different coloured eyes. I loved the way you loved your family, friends and dogs. You really knew how to embrace life in the way you wanted to. Lots of love Nikki, Paul and Jet (stockton, NSW)❤️

    Nikki Diver December 11 2020 6:17 am
  56. Dear Vicki and family
    Our deepest sympathy to you all . It was such a shock to read of John’s death. Best wishes and take care.Regards Christine and Peter King and family.

    Christine King December 11 2020 10:49 pm
  57. To Vicki, Ashley, Tyson, Tully , Sophie, Tom and Jack,
    We were sorry to hear about the loss of John.
    Thinking of all of you at this very sad time
    Nicole, Wes, Alby and Cody xx

    Nicole Lynch December 12 2020 9:55 pm
  58. To Vicki and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time
    His memories will stay close to our hearts ♥️
    Love
    Liza and Garry van der Heide

    Liza van der Heide December 19 2020 9:25 pm

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