Cornelius F. “Neil” Cronin, August 22, 2015 of Canton formerly of Dorchester, beloved husband of 49 yrs to the late Carol A. (Boyle) Cronin. Neil was a grateful member of AA for over 50 years and a member of Massachusetts National Guard 104th Brigade for 12 years. Neil was the loving father of  KevinM. Cronin and his wife Michelle of Easton, Bridget Cronin of Boston, Beth C. Healy and her husband Desmond of Easton, Maura J. Proctor and her husband David of Canton, Sheelagh C. Corcoran of Braintree and the late Cornelius F. Cronin III. Also survived by grandchildren Megan, Jacqueline, Shannon, Erin, Connor, Neil, Paul, Cassandra and Danielle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday in St. Gerard MajellaChurch, Canton at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday 4 – 8 PM. Interment Blue Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fr. Bill’s, Quincy MA. or Rosie’s Place, Boston.