Lucille M. Retelle, 96, of North Andover, MA, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover.
She was born in Lawrence on February 7, 1914 and was the daughter of Frank and Rose (Marquis) Retelle. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School and received her degree in Registered Nursing from the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, MA. She worked in the Greater Boston area until her retirement in 1977 and then moved to Nova Scotia Canada until 2003.
She is survived by her niece and caretaker Lydia Dussault and her husband Joseph of Methuen as well as nieces Theresa McGuire of Merrimack, NH, and Barbara Fulkerson and her husband Sidney of Bumpass, VA.
a nephew Lawrence Retelle and his wife Dolores of Methuen, a sister-in-law Catherine Retelle of Bumpass, VA, and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Aunt Lucille was a very caring and loving person. Her ready wit always kept a smile on her face and made it very easy to be in her company. She will always be remembered for her self-giving and tenderness.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Prescott House especially "B" Wing for the excellent loving care she received. A thank you also goes to the office staff for being so helpful to us in introducing Lucille into their family.
At the request of the family, funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. To send an online condolence, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.