Beverly: Evelyn E. (Dillon) Lounsbury age 88 of Beverly, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at the NSMC / Salem Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Lounsbury.
Born and raised in Brighton, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Dady) Dillon. A graduate of Brighton High, she first worked in bookkeeping for several companies before enlisting in the Navy during World War II. She served stateside as a yeoman and following her discharge in 1948 she married Charles. Together they raised their family and were residents of Wilmington for many years. Following her husband’s retirement the couple moved to Florida where she began instructions in oil painting. Evelyn loved art and was an avid card player and reader. She returned to the north shore 5 years ago for health reasons and to be closer to her family.
She is survived by 3 daughters: Kathleen M. Lounsbury & Patricia L. Charles, both of Salem, Maureen A. Merrill and her husband Ralph M. of Portland, ME, a son, Timothy C. Lounsbury and his wife Kathleen Gervais of Brookline, NH, a sister Helen Metz of Coral Springs, FL, 4 grandchildren: Janelle L. Merrill, Nicole E. Merrill & Rebecca A. Merrill and Joshua M. Charles. She is also survived by a great-granddaughter, Riley Merrill.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10 am from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem, followed by her funeral mass in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Cabot St., Beverly at 11 am. Visiting hours: Thursday 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: New England Eye Center, Macular Degeneration Research Fund, 800 Washington St. #450, Boston, MA 02111. Attn: Jonathan Beauchesne. For guestbook and additional information please visit www.levesquefunerals.com