Sharon Cronk, 59, of Methuen MA, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Dodge) Cronk of Haverhill MA, passed away at Holy Family Hospital due to complications with Multiple Sclerosis, on April 16, 2017.  Born July 22, 1957, Sharon attended Sanborn Regional High School, and graduated Class of '75. She attended Northern Essex and earned her Associates degree, then Southern New Hampshire University for a Bachelor's of Science, before earning her Masters in Accounting & Finance at Bentley University. Sharon was employed by Charles River Labs in Wilmington MA, where she diligently worked for 25 years, until her MS would allow her to work no longer.

Sharon will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her wife and longtime best friend Bonnie Fisher of Methuen, MA, their daughter Alexa Lopez, and grandson Zander Lopez of Methuen, foster children Justin, Meziah, and Michael, brother William Cronk Jr. of Danville, NH, brother Leon Cronk of Tennessee, sister Sandra (Cronk) Howatt and her husband Peter, of The Woodlands, TX, and many loving nieces and nephews.

A gifted songwriter and guitarist, Sharon played for audiences at Sawyers Banquet Facility and The Pondview restaurant. An active woman, Sharon enjoyed hiking, X-Country skiing, swimming, and running- most recently competing in the Tufts 10K. A giving and compassionate soul, Sharon was confided in by many, including people she had just met, always lending her time and a heartfelt ear to those in need.