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Dorothy Lyons Obituary
of Fitchburg; 59
FITCHBURG -- Dorothy E. "Dottie" (Burdell) Lyons, 59, of Fitchburg, MA, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 in Health Alliance Hospital - Leominster.
She was born on February 3, 1955, the daughter of Kenneth and Ilselore (Stein) Burdell, and lived all of her life in Fitchburg, MA. Dottie was a graduate of Fitchburg High School Class of 1973. She then attended Children's Hospital and graduated in1976 as a Registered Nurse. She continued her education at Worcester State University and Wheelock College where she earned her Master's Degree in Early childhood Education.
She was currently working as a registered nurse for Community Health Connection at Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg, MA.
She is survived by her mother, Ilselore (Stein) Burdell of Fitchburg, MA; her fiancé, Bill Lorigan of Fitchburg, MA; her brothers, Richard K. Burdell and partner, Lisa Palmer of Gardner, MA, Kevin J. Burdell his wife, Paula; and niece, Alisha of Winchendon, MA; nephews Johnathan, Christopher, and Thomas, great nephews, Jordan and A.J. and a great niece, Bailey, along with many loving and dear friends.
She was predeceased by her father, Kenneth J. Burdell in 1998.
LYONS -- Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Bernard Parish @ St. Camillus Church, 333 Mechanic St., Fitchburg. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday evening, February 6, 2015 from 5 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. The Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., is directing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Lyons
August 11, 2015
Dottie was so helpful with nursing students from MWCC. I just learned the terrible news of her death and I am sorry for the loss of a great nurse.
Kathy Panagiotes
johannah mollica
February 16, 2015
Dottie, I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. You were a lovely woman and a great pal to swim at water areobics with,
thank you for being you.
Kathleen Dermady
February 8, 2015
Dottie
We were such a team and the "cream of the crop" at CHSON,
I loved seeing you at reunions. With much sadness, and love
Kathleen Dermady
Syr
Lisa Freda
February 6, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Oma, family and friends. Dottie will be terribly missed. Love to all, Lisa Freda ??
Susan Vallee
February 6, 2015
Dottie, You are loved and deeply missed by many.
Skye (Kerr) Rykerson
February 4, 2015
When I heard this news the first image that came to mind was that beautiful beaming smile that was always on her face. I'll keep that with me. Rest in peace Dottie. (Classmate from nursing school.)
February 4, 2015
Dottie was my son Shawn Conner's nurse after he had his heart transplant back on June 8, 1989. She was absolutely awesome and such a blessing to have as my son's nurse. She was an angel to us then and is now an angel too. My son passed on June 30, 1992. Now they are together again. My condolences to her family and friends. God must have needed her now.
Arlene Martineau
February 3, 2015
Dottie,
I was blessed to have you call me "my friend". Your heart was so big, so full of love that you had room for all your friends. Your compassion & empathy & love of fun drew so many people to you.
There are tears being shed all over the country for you. My only consolation was that I got to speak with you the Saturday before God took you. My memories of living with you for those three months will always remain one of my favorite memories of my life. I am sure that right now you are surrounded by all the little children who you cared for and like you were taken to soon.
I will miss you so very much.
Arlene Martineau
Mary Dupuis
February 3, 2015
What a kind soul, A truly wonderful Nurse and a great friend.
I admired you so much.
Rest In Peace
Marie Armilllotti
February 3, 2015
Rest in peace without pain, my friend.
Linda Cornell
February 2, 2015
I am so shocked and saddened by Dottie's passing. We were scheduled to have dinner when my mom became terminally ill. I will always regret that we didn't reschedule that dinner. She was a great friend and a great classmate at Children's Hospital, My heart goes out to her family..
Linda Cornell CHSON '76
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Lynn Gosart
February 1, 2015
Dottie,
You were (are) an amazing person with such a beautiful soul. I was truly blessed the day our paths crossed. Definitely Gods doing. How else could I have met you in a pool and discover that we we're going through the same thing. I loved laughing with you, and it was nice to meet someone else that realized it didn't do us any good to complain. I admired you so much. We can all learn so much from you, Dottie...May we all give of ourselves as freely as you did! Sending lots of love & hugs to you in heaven.
diane fontaine
January 31, 2015
You touched many lives with your kindness. You will be remembered fondly and deeply missed. Diane Prince Fontaine
Sandy Taylor
January 30, 2015
Dottie your sweet, kind nature touched the hearts so many people. You left a mark on all who knew you
Anne Marie Lorigan
January 30, 2015
Dear Dottie, You became my third sister. You were always there for me, while never asking for anything. You were the perfect role model for compassion and loyalty. I so wish that you never got sick. The world lost one of its best angels. Most of all you were my brother', Bill's, sweet angel. Love, Anne Marie
Joanne Schreiner
January 30, 2015
You were a very special lady, with a big heart and lots of love. You will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Dottie.
Bob Grant
January 30, 2015
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