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Patricia Scanlon Obituary

Patricia A. Scanlon, 90

1932 - 2023

Lynn, MA - Patricia A. (Dunn) Scanlon, age 90, of Lynn, entered into rest on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John J. "Jack" Scanlon (Ret. LFD), with whom she shared 64 years of marriage and predeceased her in March of 2021. Born in Wellesley and raised in Newton, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Christina (Allen) Dunn. She graduated from Newton High School in 1950 and has lived in Lynn since 1957. Pat worked as a bank teller at First Colonial and later Eastern Bank before her retirement. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary's Church, enjoyed dancing and traveling and spent many winters with her husband at their homes in St. Petersburg, FL and St. Augustine, FL. Pat and John treasured their family and friends and loved entertaining them in their home.

Pat is survived by her loving daughter Joan Lawrence and her husband Timothy (Ret. LFD) of Lynn; her grandsons, John Lawrence of Topsfield, Michael Lawrence and his wife Sarrie of Salisbury and Timothy Lawrence, Jr. and his wife Brittany of Swampscott; her 9 great-grandchildren, Camron, Orion, Alexa, Bailee, Braydon, Noah, Kathryn, Timothy "TJ" and Makinley, and her many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her granddaughters Elizabeth Ann and Kathleen Ann Lawrence and her siblings Richard, John and Mary "Mamie" Dunn.

Service Information: A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary Church, Lynn and burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Arrangements entrusted to SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, LYNN. Donations in Pat's memory may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice at www.caredimensions.org Online guestbook for family and friends to offer condolences at www.solimine.com


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Published by Daily Item from May 21 to May 22, 2023.

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Patricia Mallett

May 22, 2023

Honestly, I was just thinking of you today, Pat, and was hoping to see you at Firefighter's Memorial Sunday event. My mom and dad thought the world of you and Jack and shared many funny memories. Please, accept my sincere condolences. Tricia (Maher) Mallett

Elizabeth Gallo

May 22, 2023

To the Scanlon Family
Pat and I worked together for years at the bank. From Lynn 5 to First Colonial to Eastern Bank. What a great lady hard working a good co worker and friend. We shared many good times at the bank we were family. May Pat rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Betty Gallo

Solimine Funeral Homes - Broadway

May 19, 2023

The Solimine Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you.

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