HAVERHILL – Dolores A. Croston, 87, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025 in Haverhill surrounded by members of her loving family. Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Venezia and the sister of the late Michael Venezia, Jr.
Raised in Haverhill, she was a graduate of Haverhill High School and attended Regis College before marrying the late Claude H. Croston. Dolores delighted in raising her five children and enthusiastically followed their educational and athletic endeavors. She was a wonderful baker, enjoyed Italian cooking, shopping for antiques and was an avid gardener. She also loved reading and was a lifelong learner obtaining her real estate sales license and completing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Framingham State College.
Dolores enjoyed traveling but most enjoyed spending her summers at the beach with her children, family and friends. She treasured everything nautical and collected beach glass, shells and sand dollars on her many walks along Salisbury and Seabrook beaches. Dolores was also a bargain hunter who enjoyed everything from yard sales to shopping at the mall. She took great joy in her 9 grandchildren and planned many wonderful family events, including birthday parties and Easter egg hunts, at her golf community. She also made time to attend hundreds of her grandchildren’s hockey, baseball and lacrosse events. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew and loved her.
Dolores is survived by her five children: Patrick Croston and his wife Piper; Christina Moseley; Timothy Croston and his wife Nancy; Sean Croston and his wife Jennifer; Kara Norris and her husband Stephen; her grandchildren, Caitlin Croston, Thomas and Frederick Moseley, John and Matthew Croston, Brendan, Declan and Finnian Croston, and William Norris; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Michael Venezia, Jr.
ARRANGEMENTS: The family will be holding a private celebration of life event. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations may be made in Dolores’s name to a charity of their choice. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Sylvia Giampa says
March 4, 2025 at 2:51 pmMy heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Dolores. I will miss our long phone calls and a dear friend of over seventy years.
Wayne Ronchetti says
March 5, 2025 at 2:40 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with the Croston family. My deepest sympathy.
Kathi & Dave Gallant says
March 5, 2025 at 3:00 pmMy heart is saddened by the passing of one of the most beautiful ladies I have had the honor of calling neighbor and friend for over almost 50 years. Her home was just like she was, real and welcoming. She was never too busy to stop to chat and had one of the most contagious laughs that was sure to make your day feel a little less overwhelming. The thing I remember most about Dolores was her love and devotion to each and every one of her five children. All you had to do was mention one of their names and her face lit up with a smile that said it all. She might have moved away from our neighborhood, but she always stopped in on one of her journies to shop. I know she is now at peace and is probably up there right now with Maureen planning their next excursion!
Remember the love that she had for each of you and your families and know when she looks down from Heaven at all of you, her heart smiles!
Margaret McCarron says
March 5, 2025 at 6:22 pmWill always remember seeing her out walking in the neighborhood when I went for walks. We would stop and talk and she always had a kind word. She was such a sweet lady. My sincere sympathy to her entire family. 🙏 Rest in peace Dolores.
Margaret McCarron says
March 5, 2025 at 6:37 pmI am so sorry to hear of Dolores’ passing. She was such a sweet lady. I’d always see her out walking in the neighborhood and would stop and talk to her. I Will miss her. My sympathy to her entire family.
The Connollys says
March 7, 2025 at 3:13 pmOur family’s deepest condolences to a delightful person and a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts are with all of the Croston family.
Andrea for the late Bill Kacher says
March 14, 2025 at 5:24 pmI am grateful to have known Dolores and her whole family. I had the pleasure of being married to Bill, who was practically a Croston family member, with Angela, Susan, and Ingrid growing up with all of the Croston children. I treasure my large collection of Dedham pottery a new piece of which came every Christmas with cookies which were always a delicious work of art.
Every time I see a whirligig I think of Bill and Dolores and their shared love of antiques with Sonia. May her memory be eternal.