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Edward Dillon Obituary
Middlesex Sheriff Office, Deputy Sheriff
LOWELL -- Edward "Teddy" Timothy Dillon, III, 27, of Lowell, formerly of Dracut, MA, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Billerica.
Teddy was the son of Ted Dillon of Lowell, MA and Dorothy Dillon and the stepson of Bill Dodge of New Boston, NH. He was a graduate of Dracut High School with the class of 2002, and a graduate of UMASS Lowell with a BA in Criminal Justice with the class of 2007.
He was employed with the Middlesex Sheriff's Office, as a Deputy Sheriff.
He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Golf Club of Lowell. He loved to play baseball, basketball and football. He was an avid golfer and downhill skier. He played baseball at Dracut High School and also for UMASS Lowell. Teddy had a quick wit, great smile, a huge heart and loved people as was evidence by his many friends.
Besides his parents and stepfather, he is survived by a brother, Jay Andrew Dillon of New Boston, NH; a step-brother, Michael Dodge of Goffstown, NH; his girlfriend, Kat Frederickson of Lowell, and her parents, Jim and Beth Frederickson of Bolton, MA; his paternal grandmother, Lorraine Dillon of Lowell; and his maternal grandmother, Claire Shugrue of Lowell; his step-father's parents, Arlene and Willard Dodge of New Boston, NH; and many beloved uncles, aunts among them, Kathy & Robert Oliverio, Tewksbury, Maureen & Joe Godfroy, Brian & Laverne Dillon, Arizona, Michael & Cathy Dillon, Lowell, Gary Dillon and Bev Nunan of Tyngsboro, Tommy & Cheryl Dillon, Rindge, NH, Judy Hitchmoth, NH; and cousins, Mike Dillon, Lowell, Jimmy Dillon, Lowell, Kevin Dillon, Lowell, Steve Dombrowski, Dracut, Neil Dombrowski, Utah, Justin Godfroy, Lowell, Leanne Godfroy, Lowell, Matthew Dillon, Arizona, Sean Dillon, Arizona, David Dillon, Tyngsboro, Courtney Dillon, Rindge, NH, Kelsey Dillon, Rindge, NH, Amy Hitchmoth, NH, Sarah Hitchmoth, NH, Christina Hitchmoth, NH.
Teddy also left behind many treasured friends from Mt. Pleasant Golf Course, friends from his bowling league and his tag football team.
He was the grandson of the late Edward T. Dillon and the late James Shugrue.
DILLON -- Edward "Teddy" T. Dillon III, of Lowell, MA, formerly of Dracut, MA, died July 25, 2012. Visiting hours Monday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Church in N. Chelmsford. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in his name to the Teddy Dillon, III Memorial Fund c/o Enterprise Bank, 1168 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA 01826 ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Dillon
Helene and John Gove
July 23, 2022
Thinking of you.
August 21, 2012
To Ted and family: I am so sorry to hear this news and only read about it today. Teddy was a great kid and brought a laugh to all...especially his proud Dad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, always.
Kim Hayward
Bob Cronin
August 3, 2012
Ted, Brenda and I were in San Antonio when we got the sad news about your son Teddy. I stopped into Dolans Tuesday Morning to pay my respects but I didn't get a chance to speak to you. Having walked in the same shoes I know how hard this is for you. If you need anything or juist want to talk please feel free to give me a call. Sympathy to all the Dillon Family. You lost a terrific Young Man.
The Quinn family
August 1, 2012
Our Deepest sympathies to the Dillon family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rick & Gail
July 31, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ted and his family!!
Barbara [Dubois ]Hibbard
July 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Dillon family,You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hank Gagnon
July 31, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special memories of Teddy help ease your grief.
Kristen Dennis
July 31, 2012
Dottie, Jay, Bill and Family,
I am so very sorry of your loss. Whenever I thought of Teddy over the years, I smiled. He is part of so many of my childhood memories and he will be remembered by so many people. His laughter and smile were infectious. Praying and thinking of you all during this hard time and the time ahead.
Kristen Romano
Katie Snyder and Brian Tanguay
July 31, 2012
Teddy was a great kid and will be missed by so many. We are so saddened and sorry for his untimely passing and our deepest sympathy goes to his father Ted and the rest of his family.
Michele Bourret
July 31, 2012
To the Dillon family
I'm so sorry for your loss.
July 30, 2012
Sorry for your loss DianeLytle and Kevin Goodhue
Michelle (Provost) Martin
July 30, 2012
Many thoughts and prayers to the entire Dillon family. Years and miles may separate us, but you are always in my heart.
scott hersey
July 30, 2012
our deepest sympathy to the dillon family you are in our prayer scott/lisa hersey
Meghan Vigeant
July 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Teddy's friends and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Provost
July 30, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss, know that now there is another star in the sky and another angel in heaven looking over you. All my love Donna
Carol Quirbach
July 30, 2012
Dorothy and Family,
Deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers.
Larry and Jamie Corcoran
July 30, 2012
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
John and Helene Gove
July 29, 2012
Our deepest synpathy goes out to the entire Dillon family.
We are so very, very sorry for your great loss.
Robert Thomas
July 29, 2012
"Heaven Needed A Deputy"
It was the 25th. of July that he went away.
His family and friends all asked,
why a young man a deputy
so full of life
with so many things yet to experience
was taken away that day
Then this tiny voice whispered deep inside our hearts:
“God needed a young Deputy Angel in heaven
and Teddy was His chosen one,
Teddy is now a Deputy Angel
with wings of silver
and his golden deputy's' star still upon his chest
around his head was placed a golden halo band”
Yes, our loss is great,
but heaven needed a special Deputy Angel
to serve at the Lords' right hand;
Teddy was specially selected by Our Lord
As one of His Very Special Angels
that serve at His right hand.
So every night Teddy looks down from the white puffy cloud
that makes his bed ,he smiles and whispers
this message to his family and friends hearts:
“ I was taken away from you only temporarily;
the Lord needed me to help here in heaven ...
Someday we will be reunited and never again have to part
until we are reunited ...
Take care and I send you all of the love
in my heart.”
Elaine Tostevin
July 29, 2012
Dottie - I was so sorry to hear of Teddy's death. I so enjoyed him and you and Jay during baseball season in New Boston many years ago. How time flies and things change. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sandra L. Smith Houle
July 29, 2012
I am trully sorry for the loss of Teddy. May it bring you some peace to know that he will live on in your good memories that you made and shared together. God Bless...he is an Angel and will be there always with you.
Roberta Winward
July 29, 2012
Dear Ted and Dottie, I am so sorry for the loss of your oldest son. Teddy, I will always remember how much you loved your children when they came to my house when they were little. You were always the best Dad. Cherish all the memories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Robbie Winward
July 29, 2012
Ted and family very sorry for your loss
Bill Clark BHOC
Linda Lamarche
July 29, 2012
Ted and family we are so sorry for the loss of Teddie. I can remember him in Kintergarten and then in school in Dracut with my son allways smiling. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. Please cherish the memories of your son and I will keep you and you family in my prayers. Linda (Tousignant) Lamarche and Family
Al Lenzi
July 29, 2012
Sorry for your loss to the whol Dillon clan
Al Lenzi Troy ny
Stephanie Schaffer
July 29, 2012
Teddy, you were a huge part of my life for Many years. You will never know how much you helped me become who I am today. I will always remember the good times we spent together. My deepest sympathies to Big Ted, Dot, Jay and Kat, as well as all as his other friend and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys now and always.
thomas gibbons
July 28, 2012
my prayers and sympathy go out to the dillon family
Robert and Gloria Phelps
July 28, 2012
Our hearts go out to the Dillon and Shugrue families and all other relatives and friends. May your strength pull you through these difficult times.
Michael Gariepy
July 28, 2012
I have been going down memory lane since I heard the news about Teddy. I can't think of one time I was not laughing around my friend. Sad heartened that I can not attend the wake/funeral but I will be their in spirit. To the Dillon family, Teddy will be missed by many and my deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Knuckles Pazinski
July 28, 2012
Teddy Dillon is a good man, and a dear friend..... I will miss that smile and personality in my life dearly. The boy is irreplaceable. - E.S.
July 28, 2012
Dear Dottie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sue O'Brien, Dracut,Ma
Hank & Gail Golec
July 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Dillon family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We will miss his great smile and I will miss talking baseball with Teddy. Loved his spirit and how he liked to make people laugh.
John F. and Sherry Laderoute, Esquire
July 28, 2012
Our hearts break for you at the loss of your young son and brother. He sure touched the lives of many people in a positive way. May God give you his loving graces to endure this tragedy, allow your souls peace, and give you many cherished memories to fall back on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May you receive an abundance of God's Blessings.
Chrystal Durand
July 28, 2012
We are truly sorry for this great loss. I knew Teddy as a young girl and I still carry fond memories of his great silliness and the way he always made me smile when he was near. My hope is that we all can take this tragedy and live his message of laughter and making others smile each day in his memory. You'll be greatly missed by so many Teddy!
Danielle Fuller
July 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the dillon family! My thoughts are with you during such a difficult time.
Lisa, Ray & Patrick
July 28, 2012
May his memory remain in your hearts always.
Lisa, Ray and Patrick
July 28, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Son, Brother, Nephew and Friend. We are sending hugs from afar and know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. His memory in your hearts will keep you strong. God bless all.
July 28, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Ted.
Paul, engineering, BHOC.
Mr & Mrs James Provost
July 28, 2012
Our prayers are with you and the family.
You were truly loved by many.
Our love to the family.
Aunt Carole and Uncle
matt turco
July 28, 2012
rip teddy. the world is a far less funny place without you in it. we'll miss you kid.
Susan Couture-Gamache
July 28, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Mark Richards
July 28, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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