Susan O'Malley Lawless

Susan O'Malley Lawless obituary, Boston, MA

Susan O'Malley Lawless

Susan Lawless Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2025.
Susan O'Malley Lawless (Norwood MA. and Mission Hill) passed peacefully with her family at her side on June 2, 2025.

Susan was married for 42 years to her loving husband Chris. Their two wonderful children Christopher and Catherine (Cat) reside in Brooklyn NY.

She leaves behind her Mother Kay O'Malley, siblings Bob - Framingham, Cathy -West Roxbury, Michael (Maria Lawless) -Norfolk; Bea Foley -West Roxbury, John (Edna Hay) -Roslindale; Stephen (Tricia Day) -Ipswich. Loving nieces and nephews are Ian, Caroline, Genevieve, Jillian, Johnny, Hannah, Nicholas O'Malley, Will and Violet Brennan; Childhood best friends Jeanne, Karen along with the "Dogs" and her loving In-laws are Elaine, Deidre, Richard, Megan, Jane.

Susan was pre-deceased by her father Robert (Jobby) O'Malley, Margaret and Peter Lawless and brothers in law Peter, Mark Lawless and John (Jack) Sullivan.

Susan worked at Children's Hospital, Dana Farber, Northeastern University, and Hurley Communications. She was involved in her Norwood Community and the Norwood High School Music program while her children played in the Orchestra.

Susan's fun personality was a magnet for others at all family or friend gatherings. Susan's generous spirit, her body was donated for medical research < Frank H. Netter School of Medicine>. A Celebration of her Life is planned later this month.

If you wish, a thoughtful donation to your favorite charity or

the Alzheimer's Association (alz.com)

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June 24, 2025

Susan Bray-Sweeney posted to the memorial.

June 23, 2025

Sheila Langlois posted to the memorial.

June 21, 2025

George Sigel posted to the memorial.

Susan Bray-Sweeney

June 24, 2025

Chris and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Susan my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Susan was a wonderful, kind and funny woman and truly will be missed.
RIP Susan

Susan Bray-Sweeney

Sheila Langlois

June 23, 2025

So many laughs with you. You were really special. Keep them laughing in the afterlife. Love Sheila

George Sigel

June 21, 2025

Wish I had been better friend and neighbor. Think of you often. Cat is very special.

Chris Cole

June 20, 2025

So many fun times and laughs - loved being her neighbor and her friend.

Ellen Cotter

June 19, 2025

Susan I always loved hanging with you and being a dog whenever I came home. Your infectious laugh and brilliance smile will be missed. Thanks for always having my back and I sure will miss you calling me Uncle Ellen. Until we meet again All my love Ellen

Jeanne

June 19, 2025

Susan, my friend since 3rd grade, will miss you always!

Karen Murray

June 19, 2025

There will be a celebration of Susan´s life on Friday 6/20/25 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Boston Winery.

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