Caroline Ann Tiongson "Lena" is a great woman who dedicated all she had to the care and love of her family. As a mother of four and a grandmother of six, she embodied the meaning of the word "matriarch." Her tremendous strength enabled her to face and endure many challenges, including raising four children practically on her own. As her husband of 41 years, Fernando "Andy" Tiongson, served his nation in the US Coast Guard for 28 years, while lena remained at home looking after her family.
As her children grew older and began families of their own, Lena took on several hobbies; ceramics, reading,word search puzzles, and solitare. Perhaps the hobby that she enjoyed the most was a good game of Yahtzee. If you wanted to see the strength, determination, and tenacity of this woman, all you had to do is sit down and roll the dice.
Born and raised in the north end of Boston, Lena always remained a true "Bostonian." However, she did like to see other parts of this country and travelled around the United States.
The legacy of Love that she nurtured within her family is evident today. For this reason, Lena will always be with us.