DUDLEY - Lillian G. (Gadoury) Dwyer died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 28th. Lillian died at the home of her daughter, Jane D. Carr, with whom she lived, in Dudley. Lillian was 96. Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John H. Dwyer, who died in 1988.
Lillian leaves 3 children, John J. Dwyer and his wife Yvette of Williston, VT, Jane D. Carr of Dudley and Pauline D. Johnson and her husband Gary, also of Dudley. She also leaves 5 grandchildren, Deborah Lavoie, John J. Dwyer, Jr., Kevin F. Dwyer, Pamela C. Burns and Glenn D. Carr. She was the proud great grandmother of 10.
Lillian was born in Putnam, CT, on April 24, 1909, the daughter of Emilien and Rosanna (St. Martin) Gadoury, and enjoyed life in a large family. She is survived by 1 brother, Ernest J. Gadoury of Las Vegas, NV, and 2 sisters, Clarice G. McKinstry of Dudley and Sr. Rose Clarisse Gadoury, SSA of Marlboro, MA. Lillian was predeceased by 3 brothers, Emilien “Bill” Gadoury, Henry J. Gadoury and Leonard J. Gadoury, and by 3 sisters, Antoinette “Toin” Brisbois, Sr. Rose Lillian, SSA (Jeannette) and Rita Mc Neil.
Lillian’s life was a full and accomplished one, a testimonial to her love of family and friends. Hard work and helping others when she could, along with many years of public service to the Town of Dudley, gave her much satisfaction and purpose.
Lillian’s accomplishments started early in life a State Championship Typing Award, entertaining on the early radio shows and performances in Webster. Lillian was the Executive Secretary to H. W. Crawford, president and owner of Stevens Linen Mill and served on the Board of Directors during the 1930’s and 1940’s. Lillian was the youngest Town Clerk in the state of Massachusetts, being elected at the age of 22, and continued to serve for 42 years, retiring in 1974. In addition, she operated a sizable Income Tax preparation business for 50 years, serving over 700 clients when she retired.
Although we have lost our mother, sister, memere and grand-memere, our family has lost our dearest friend, supporter, champion and hero. We know that the countless people she helped and were lucky enough to call her “friend” share in our grief as well as to celebrate a beautiful life, well lived and shared with all who knew her.
A celebration of love and life will be held for Lillian on Friday, March 3, from the Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Road. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, March 2, in the funeral home.