Peabody - Walter G H Kronk, 79, of Peabody, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the Lahey Medical Center in Peabody. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (Smith) Kronk with whom he shared over 42 years of marriage.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry and Anne (Thomforde) Kronk. He was raised and educated in New York and has lived in Peabody for the past 42 years.

Walter received his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and later his MBA from Northeastern University. He was an Electrical Engineer for Raytheon for over 40 years before he retired. After his retirement, Walter served as assistant treasurer for the retirees of the Raytheon group he was associated with.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his son Bryan Kronk of East Boston, his brother-in-law, Robert Holden, and by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by his son, Eric Kronk and by his sister, Doris Holden.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by his Funeral Service at 12 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Lake St, Peabody. For directions and on-line obituary, visit www.ccbfuneral.com.