Louise Joan Lydon

June 17, 1937 - March 23, 2024

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Obituary for Louise Joan Lydon

Louise Joan (Donnelly) Lydon, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Louise graduated from St. Gregory’s Grammar School, Holy Cross Academy, Catherine Laboure School of Nursing, and UMass Boston. Beginning her career as a nurse in 1958, she started her life’s devotion of lovingly caring for others. In her early years she worked as a public health nurse and pediatric nurse, and years later at WORK Inc., where she spent eighteen years. Raising her children, actively participating in the lives of her grandchildren, volunteering, and spending time with her many friends, she lived each day to the fullest.

Beloved wife of Paul F. Lydon. Loving mother of Louise and Michael Doucette, Paul and Sue Lydon, Julie and Eric Ralph, Jane and Peter Gannon, Christopher Lydon and Joy Bogen, and Megan and Jed Dolan. Devoted grandmother of Matthew and Madeline Doucette, Alexandra and Paulina Lydon, Walter and Philip Ralph, Caroline and Kate Gannon, Charlotte, Marielle, Walker, and Xavier Bogen, and Christopher and Henry Dolan. Sister of the late Lawrence Donnelly and his late wife Mary, the late Paul Donnelly and his surviving wife Adelaide, and the late Brian Donnelly and his surviving wife Virginia. Louise is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, St. Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Wednesday March 27 at 10:00am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8pm. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Louise’s memory will be greatly appreciated to St. Mary of the Hills School, 29 St. Mary’s Road Milton, MA 02186.

Services

26 Mar

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
27 Mar

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

Saint Mary of the Hills 29 St. Mary’s Road Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
27 Mar

Interment

11:00 AM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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  • April 05, 2024

    Paul and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Loraine Sumner

  • March 27, 2024

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Although we never met Louise, we know of her indirectly through Caroline. We are grateful for the impact she has had on so many. We pray that time and your memories bring you peace. The McDonoughs

  • March 26, 2024

    Louise was a very dedicated and compassionate nurse and such a genuine person. She was a mentor to me during the last few years she was at WORK Inc. I stayed in touch with her for awhile after she left but unfortunately we lost touch. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you mourn her loss. I remember her telling me about the trips to the Vineyard and Nantucket and how proud she was of each grandchild and their accomplishments as well as her children. I am sure she is amongst the angels and her spirit will live in all of you and guide you all forward in life. May Louise now rest in Peace and May Peace be with all of You! Tami Beane

  • March 26, 2024

    Louise will be greatly missed by her classmates at Strength class at the Council on Aging... She's actively participated for a very long time with her dear friend Mary. My deepest sympathy to her loved ones, my promise of prayers for peace in your hearts. Sincerely, Maggie Faretra, Instructor & Friend

  • March 26, 2024

    Nama was the best grandmother I could have ever asked for. I will miss her very much. I love you forever, Nama.

  • March 25, 2024

    Thank you for being the best godmother ever. I will miss you. Love, Sarah

  • March 25, 2024

    Holding the family in compassion as you mourn the loss of such an important family member . We, Jack and I , remember the light she always brought to family gatherings and know her absence will be forever missed. Andrea and Jack Hartnett

  • March 25, 2024

    Sending prayers and condolences to all of the Lydon Family. May she rest in peace. The McA'Nulty Family

  • March 24, 2024

    It was with deep regret I heard of the sad passing of Louise,who was a genuine Lady and a great Family person.We offer our Sincere sympathy at this time to Paul and all Her extended Family from Michael Kiernan and Family in Ireland,May She Rest in Peace!

  • March 24, 2024

    Dear Lydon family, I am so sorry to learn of Louise's passing. She was a wonderfully kind and loving woman with an easy laugh who raised an amazing family with Paul. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Chris Dunphy

  • March 24, 2024

    Aunt Louise, you have always been a wonderful example of motherhood and love of God. Mixed in with a beautiful sense of humor and spontaneous laughter. Uncle Paul and all of my cousins, know that Jim and our family join me in praying for all of you as you mourn and also celebrate a life well lived. I will be with you Tuesday and Wednesday. Susan Keenan

  • March 23, 2024

    I am so grateful to God for having had the chance to know Mrs. Lydon. Every memory of her is dear to my heart and every memory includes her beautiful smile, twinkling eyes and heartfelt laughter. My favorite memory is when while standing in her kitchen, I commented that I liked her painting of the three little children saying their prayers at the table. Without hesitation, she said, "You like it? Have it," and in a blink it was off of her wall and wrapped up for me to take home where it now proudly hangs in my kitchen. Mrs. Lydon has been a reflection of Christ's compassion and generosity to all. May she now eternally rejoice in His Presence. "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." No one can live these words of Mother Theresa better than Mrs. Lydon. She will be sorely missed and in my daily prayers for my whole life. You all have my deepest condolences.