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DOROTHY LYDON

1924 - 2020

DOROTHY LYDON obituary, 1924-2020, Waltham, MA

BORN

1924

DIED

2020

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Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

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Waltham, Massachusetts

DOROTHY LYDON Obituary

LYDON, Dorothy (Penney) Of Waltham, formerly of Belmont, September 22, 2020. Wife of the late Joseph D. Lydon. Mother of Merrily Smith, Sue Ellen Lydon-Daddona (Jack), Penney Lydon, Andrea Arnold (Robert) and Steven Lydon (Denise), all of Waltham. Also survived by nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and their families. Dot was also a sister of the late David, Hewitt and Robert Penney, and Adrienne Cusolito. Funeral Services and burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private. To view Dot's Funeral Service please visit https://distantlink.com/Joyce.html at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 2009-6231 https://www.smiletrain.org/ or to Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, MA 02465 https://www.2ndchurch.org/ For complete obituary and guest book please visit JoyceFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 27 to Sep. 30, 2020.

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Susan Deranian

October 4, 2020

Dear SueEllen, Jack and all of Dorothy's vast family, my deepest sympathies on losing your dear matriarch. Her wonderful legacy is her adoring and strong family. May your fond memories of her bring you peace and joy!

Gerry Chiasson

October 4, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Dorothy's family. She certainly left a legacy to be proud of.

Dorothy was a frequent visitor to the Waltham library where I worked for many years. She was one of the sweetest people I have met. Always a smile on her face and a kind word. We would share stories about our families since I knew Melody and Sue Ellen and a few of her grandchildren.

May the memories you have be forever comforting when you are missing her. God bless you all and Rest In Peace sweet Dorothy.
Cordially
Gerry Fahey Chiasson

karen Pino

October 3, 2020

Rest in peace Dorothy ... our love and prayers go to her and the entire family.
Love Frank and Karen Pino

Lee Longman

October 3, 2020

Dorothy was so hospitable to many of us older women at Second Church. Tea and "goodies" at her house were special. Lee Longman

Maureen Richard

October 3, 2020

May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Ray & Maureen Richard

Elaine JUNKINS

October 2, 2020

Sue Ellen Jack and family of Dorothy I express my sympathy to all of you.

How blessed you have been to have had her for so many years, also all the memories to share with each other.
Elaine junkins

Susan Britt

October 1, 2020

Deepest sympathy and love to all the family.

Brian Duffy

October 1, 2020

I grew up five houses away and was a frequent visitor at the Lydons. Dot always made "Brion Duffee" feel welcomed. I'm honored to have known her and the whole Lydon clan.

Linda Husselbee

October 1, 2020

My condolences, I loved Dorothy so much! May she rest peacefully and her family hold her close in their hearts!

Martine Hilaire

September 29, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the
Lydon family.
Your mother was a great person and she will be miss by everyone that knew her.
May she rest in peace in the Lord's arm.
Martine Hilaire( caregiver)

Bill O'Kane

September 29, 2020

Dorothy and Joe certainly symbolized what it means to be part of "The Greatest Generation"! RIP Dorothy.

Elane Neddie

September 28, 2020

May the power and strength of God help you all during this difficult time, as Dorothy is in the presence of God. Sending my condolences and prayers to the family.

Liz Williams

September 28, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you Penney and family during this very sad time.

Mike Kelly

September 28, 2020

Sorry for your loss but what a life she lived! I'll never forget moving into the neighborhood and a few days later she knocked on my door with fresh baked brownies. She will be missed but left us all with great memories.

Kirk Kaloustian

September 28, 2020

Steve and family, I'd like to offer our sincere condolences on your loss. Our our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Commodore Kirk Kaloustian and the Watertown Yacht Club family

Barbara Doucette

September 28, 2020

Condolences to the Lydon family and friends. May Dorothy rest with the angels and May you find comfort in your memories of her. Sending love and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Barbara Doucette

MICHAEL GRIGORAKOS

September 27, 2020

To Steve and the rest of Dorothy's very large family I am sorry for your loss. May her loved ones find some solace in the fact she lived for over 96 years. What an incredibly long and full life.
Mike G.

Paul Bergeron

September 27, 2020

Steve so Sorry for your loss, she had a long life. RIP

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