89 of Sun Lakes AZ died peacefully in bed on Tuesday September 23, 2014. She closed her eyes to go to sleep and when she woke up she was in Heaven. Lillian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ralph as well as her two children, daughter Sally Anne Woodward & husband Kirk of Mesa AZ and son Ralph Lombard Jr. of Charlotte, NC. She was a loving grandmother to her only grandson Joshua and wife Stephanie Lombard and her 3 great grandchildren Kylie, Madeline and Logan. She is also survived by her only sister Gloria Richardson of Worcester MA and nephews and niece, Robert, Donna, Steve and Gary. Lillian was born May 25, 1925 in Worcester MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Melanson. She worked as a secretary for Norton Company until she married Ralph in 1955. Her happiest years were spent as a loving wife and mother raising her family. Lillian called Middlefield CT and Stamford CT home for many years before settling in Charlotte, NC. She and Ralph retired to Sun Lakes AZ in 2005. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel, 115 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ and entombment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Calling hours will be at 12 noon at Wymans on Monday September 29th. Burial and a short graveside service will follow at 2PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley - See more at: www.azcentral.com
89 of Sun Lakes AZ died peacefully in bed on Tuesday September 23, 2014. She closed her eyes to go to sleep and when she woke up she was in Heaven. Lillian is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ralph as well as her two children, daughter Sally Anne Woodward & husband Kirk of Mesa AZ and son Ralph Lombard Jr. of Charlotte, NC. She was a loving grandmother to her only grandson Joshua and wife Stephanie Lombard and her 3 great grandchildren Kylie, Madeline and Logan. She is also survived by her only sister Gloria Richardson of Worcester MA and nephews and niece, Robert, Donna, Steve and Gary. Lillian was born May 25, 1925 in Worcester MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Melanson. She worked as a secretary for Norton Company until she married Ralph in 1955. Her happiest years were spent as a loving wife and mother raising her family. Lillian called Middlefield CT and Stamford CT home for many years before settling in Charlotte, NC. She and Ralph retired to Sun Lakes AZ in 2005. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel, 115 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ and entombment will be at the City of Mesa Cemetery. Calling hours will be at 12 noon at Wymans on Monday September 29th. Burial and a short graveside service will follow at 2PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley - See more at: www.azcentral.com
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