Violet M. Dillon

Violet M. Dillon lifelong resident of Lowell, 90 Lowell Violet M. (Lyman) "Madeline" Dillon, age 90, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, after a long illness at her home in Lowell surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Dillon. She was born in Lowell on September 1, 1918, the daughter of the late James and Regina (Dufoe) Lyman. Madeline was a lifelong resident of Lowell and a communicant of the former Notre Dame de Lourdes Parish and more recently, St. Margaret Parish. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a collator with Courier Citizen of Lowell for over 30 years. Madeline enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters, Dora L. "Dottie" Higgins and Regina E. "Jean" Haberern, both of Lowell; a sister, Lillian Plaisted of Lowell, ten grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grand daughter and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Thomas "Buddy" Dillon who died in February, sister of the late Irene Picard and James Lyman and the great grandmother of the late Michael Haberern. DILLON Relatives and friends may cal at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell, on Friday, September 12 from 5 to 8 pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:30 am at St. Margaret Church. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral Directors M. Richard Laurin, Scott Laurin and Louis Fazio 978-452-0121 www.laurinfuneralhome.com