Marlene A. (Dziuban) Cronin, 83, of Auburn died Monday August 20, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness.

Marlene was born in Dudley and raised in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Chlapowski) Dziuban. She graduated from St. Louis High School in Webster.

Marlene was a faithful and loyal Christian woman who had spent most of her life working for the Catholic Church. She had spent many years working in the financial office at the Chancery for the Diocese of Worcester and later served as the Administrative Assistant to the Priests and Parish of Saint Joseph’s in Auburn for many years before she retired. Marlene was also active as a parishioner, serving as an extraordinary minister to members of the Parish that were house bound or in nursing homes. She was able to travel the country during her retirement, while enjoying family and friends along the way. She always enjoyed dining, reading, movies, music, shopping, and was an avid sports fan.

Marlene leaves her devoted son, Shawn Cronin and his wife, Lauren, of Kittery, Maine, several cousins and many wonderful friends that she had met during her life’s journey.

Relatives and friends of Marlene’s may visit her family on Saturday September 1, 2018 from 10:00-11:30 am at BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central St, Auburn followed by a funeral Mass celebrated at 12 NOON at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Worcester. Burial will be held privately at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Marlene’s name to the American Heart Association, (www.heart.org).