Elsie C. (Coleman) Cronin, of Arlington, formerly of Brighton, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

Beloved wife of the late John J. Cronin. Loving mother of Christine Cronin-Tocci and her husband Dan Tocci, John Stephen Cronin and his wife Peggy all of Arlington. Devoted grandmother of Christine Cronin of Sydney, Australia, Kathleen Cronin, Allison Tocci and Brian Tocci all of Arlington. Sister of Mary Maye of Andover, Catherine “Rena” Coleman of Andover, Paul Coleman and his wife Patricia of Braintree, and the late John Coleman of Braintree. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Elsie was a longtime Arlington Housing Authority employee, member of AC Mothers Club, Sodality, Catholic Women’s Club, and the Irish American Club.

Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt.60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Monday at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Agnes Church at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6 p.m. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Agnes Church, 30 Medford St., Arlington, MA 02474. For obituary, directions, or to send a condolence visitwww.keefefuneralhome.com