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Lillian Johnson Obituary
Lillian was born in Worcester, the daughter of David R. and Ida A. (Turpin) White and lived 60 years in West Boylston. She graduated from Commerce High School and was employed for over 25 years at Astra Pharmaceuticals of Westborough.
Lillian leaves behind her daughter and best friend, Sally M. Cassidy of West Boylston; two granddaughters, Katelyn P. Dagostino and her husband Derek of Jefferson and Jaclyn Piche and her husband Jared of West Boylston; a great-grandson, Brayden M. Dagostino of Jefferson; a sister, Evelyn Malitas, wife of Thomas of Holden; her friend and sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson of Sterling; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband of 47 years, Howard L. Johnson passed away in 1995. Three brothers, Harold White of West Boylston, Gordon White of Worcester and David White of Virginia, and a sister, Marion White of Worcester, predeceased her.
Lillian was an incredible woman who unselfishly gave of herself to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She struggled for the past 7 years while undergoing dialysis, but never complained. Her life was her family, friends, her daughter and granddaughters and, her new little great-grandson, Brayden. Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing Lillian most always referred to her as a wonderful woman. She looked forward to "going home" and spending Christmas with her husband "Links" who passed 13 years ago. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to all those who cared for Lillian during her illness, more specifically UMass Memorial Hospice, Beaumont Rehab., DaVita Dialysis, Ease-care and many others who touched her life.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16th in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Rd., (Rte. 12), Sterling. The funeral for Lillian will be held on Wednesday from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts, 85 Aster Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 012062, or UMass Home Health and Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605.
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Charlotte Adams
December 17, 2008
Dear Sally and Family of Lillian Johnson:
We will miss her smille and happy continence. God speed on her new journey. We will miss her a lot. She will remain a treasure in our hearts. With love, Rosemary McManus and Charlotte Adams
Melissa Supernor
December 16, 2008
Sally, Katelyn, and Jackie - I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Take care.
Love, Melissa
Saree
December 16, 2008
Kitty,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grammie's passing. I know you are grieving but happy thoughts and prayers are being sent to you. Let me know if you need anything. Please give my sympathies to your Mom and family....
Susan Spellane
December 15, 2008
Dear Sally,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother. I recall you talking so lovingly about her. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Gayle Durant
December 14, 2008
I offer my deepest sympathy to Lillian's family. I had the pleasure of knowing Lillian for over 3yrs at DaVita. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. She was so joyful when speaking of her infant great-grandson Brayden and proudly showed us his latest pictures. She was such a sweet lady. I will miss her.
Frederick Peters
December 14, 2008
Jaclyn & Jared, Sally and Katelyn ~
Thinking of you at this difficult time, you are in our prayers. May beautiful memories give you strenght and ease your sorrow.
With deepest sympathy ~
The Peters
Janet Fenwick
December 13, 2008
Dear Sally and girls,
I'm so sorry to hear of Lil's passing. She was a lovely woman and I really loved talking to her and hearing about her. I know she leaves a great void in your lives. My prayers are with you all. God's ultimate healing is hers right now, and my prayer is for your comfort and strength in this difficult time.
Love,
Janet Fenwick
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