Monday, February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

CRONIN, Roy Godfrey

Roy Godfrey Cronin, 78, passed away January 14, 2025 on Salt Spring Island. He leaves behind his wife Cathy, brothers Dan (Ann), Pete (Joanne), Mitch (Diana), his daughter Kasandra (Dan), and four sons, Julian (Liz), Brad (Jasmine), Geoff (Carolina) and Rob (Vanessa). He was predeceased by brother Kent in 2023. Roy had three grandchildren; Monica, Archer and Miles, and another coming.

Roy was raised in Scarborough Ontario as the oldest of five brothers. He left engineering school and came to Salt Spring in the early 70’s, working in firewood cutting, wood carving, clock making and construction. He built a house and ran his own glass business for over 30 years.

Roy was gentle, witty and kind. He was interested in people and enjoyed activities with friends including darts, fishing and golf. He enjoyed puzzles, jazz, and birds.

Roy touched many people, though most of his friends hadn’t seen him for a while. A heart

condition kept him close to home, and finally took him from us.

Roy’s family would like to thank Dr. Dan Kalf and the wonderful nurses and doctors who cared for him at the Lady Minto and Royal Jubilee.

A celebration of Roy’s life will be held later in the year.

2 COMMENTS

  1. I am sad to read this today. I knew Roy many years ago, before Kassandra and Julian and during some of their childhood times.
    I always held a soft spot for Roy and have a beautiful little wooden box he made me many years ago. The other day when I was looking at it, I still wondered at its simplicity and beauty, as I admired it.
    In fact it was close to the day Roy passed that I had it in my hands and said out loud to myself, “I still love this beautiful little box after all these years. Thank you, Roy.”
    My condolences to all who loved and cared for this caring, lovely gentleman.
    I can still hear his voice and see his smile.
    I will light a candle now.

  2. Our condolences to Kasandra (Dan), Cathy and the family. We had the opportunity to meet Roy and the family back in the 1990’s as we were invited to participate in Roy’s golf tournament as guests of Kasandra and Dan. Although we didn’t know him well we appreciated the fun and memorable weekend and the hospitality that weekend.
    Sincerely, Marc and Chantal

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