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Formerly of Chelmsford. MA; 93
FITCHBURG, MA -- Lillian A. Sidebottom, 93, formerly of Chelmsford, died May 30th, 2013, in Fitchburg, MA.
Born November 22nd, 1919, to Ralph and Anna Lavallee, Lillian graduated from Lowell High School in 1938, married William J. Sidebottom in 1943, and they moved to Chelmsford in the early 1950s where their family was raised. She was active as a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader, loved playing bridge, bingo and poker, and was an avid, accomplished knitter. Their home on Hilltop Terrace was the site of many family gatherings.They traveled widely and spent their later years in Dover, NH and Fort Myers, FL.
She was predeceased by her husband, William; her son, William L., and sisters, Jeanne Leonard and Cecile Donohue. She is survived by her sister, Claire Parent from Dracut; daughters Judith Putnam and her husband, David, of Wilbraham, MA, Marybeth Sidebottom of Chatsworth, CA; and her daughter-in-law Gwen Sidebottom of Lenox, IL, as well as by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private.
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Pamela Sheridan
June 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss Marybeth and to all your family....Pam Bowen Sheridan
June 3, 2013
Dear Judy, Marybeth and all grandchildren, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lillian was a beautiful lady and it was our privilege to have known her. Lillian: "Thanks for the memories." Love to you all, Pam and Bob Truax
June 3, 2013
Judy and family. Sending you much sympathy. Joan and Frank Hale
Norbert Rubert, jr.
June 2, 2013
Marybeth; our love goes out to you and your family, you are in our prayers.
Love, Norberto, Jenni, Jenna & Jackson Rubert
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Robert Siebert
June 2, 2013
So sorry for your loss and may time heal the sorrow, my prayers go out to the entire family.
dee Martellini
June 2, 2013
I miss you sweet friend
Christopher Kinney
June 2, 2013
I will love and Miss you Nana say hello to Bumpa for me.
Robert Siebert
June 2, 2013
Marybeth,
It was sad morning last Thursday when I receeived your call that your Mom had passed away. That wonderful lady I had just met about six weeks before and I am proud to say I did get to meet your Mom. I pray you and Judy and all the children and grandchildren get through this tough time in your lives. Prayers and love
Robert "Sonny" Siebert
Timothy Miranda
June 2, 2013
So very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all may she rest in the arms of God forever.
Mary McInerney Webster
June 2, 2013
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
May your memories sustain you during these hard times. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angela, Eddie, Jake and Cole Doiron
June 1, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 1, 2013
To My Sidebottom Family..........So sorry for your loss. It was my honor to be part of your family, with such a dear Mother-in-law, for 16 years!! I love you all!! Love, Gwendolyn Sidebottom
Clay and Elena Goodrow
June 1, 2013
Praying for you in fondness and friendship, particularly at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Stephanie Evans
June 1, 2013
Prayers to the Sidebottom family. Very sorry for your loss.
Carey Caputi
June 1, 2013
Miss you nana! We will always remember you, especially when we are wrapped up your special afghans !!! Xxoo love always, Carey , Art, Dom, Nico and Mia
June 1, 2013
Dear Judy
My thought and prayers are with you.
Love
Terry
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