Backstrom, Lillian A. (Maida) of Needham, January 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Harold C. Backstrom. Devoted mother of Gary J. Backstrom of Gloucester. Loving grandmother of Molly, Sadie, Eleanor and Jonah. Great-grandmother of Harper and James. Sister of Alma Dowling of Plymouth and Janet Sullivan of Millis. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Lillian was a graduate of Needham High School and employee of Barry & Farrell Insurance Co. of Needham.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham, on Monday, January 28, at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham, at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Sunday from 3-7pm. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lillian’s memory to St. Joseph Church, Needham.