Mary Y. (Muise) Cronin, 71, of 109 Charlton Rd., formerly of 36 Leeds St., Worcester, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 17 at her home. Her husband Eugene F. Cronin died July 3rd.

She leaves a son Robert J. Bradshaw and his wife Lori of Spencer, two daughters; Jane H. Swiatlowski and her husband Ronald of Belchertown, Lisa M. Durant and her husband Peter of Spencer, with whom she lived, two sisters; Sadie MacComber of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Jane Thompson of Sherman Oaks, California, 6 grandchildren; Christopher and Alyssa Swiatlowski, Kylee Bradshaw, Leana, Dale and Kyle Wilder, nieces and nephews, a step-son, John Cronin of Sutton, a step-daughter, Elizabeth Wilder of Spencer and her cat "Stanley" who she was very fond of.

She was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and was the daughter of Agnes E. Muise. She was a nurse's aide for 25 years at Clark Manor in Worcester, retiring in 1997.

At the families' request funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours. Burial will take place in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA. 02210. The J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer are directing arrangements.