1953 - 2024
Visitation
April 7, 20241-4 P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Funeral
April 8, 202410 A.M.
St. Patrick Cemetery, 1251 Gorham Street, Lowell
Florence Lydia Molinari, 70, of Lowell, MA passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Florence was the beloved wife of the late James P. Molinari. Born in Woburn, MA, she was the daughter of Charles and Alita (Breen) Graves.
Florence spent her early years in Billerica, MA where she attended the Billerica Public Schools. She was an active member and volunteer of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance where she was able to help many people struggling with mental health issues.
Florence was a maternal figure to all. Besides raising her own three children, she was often referred to as the “neighborhood mom”. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren as well.
Florence was very crafty. She enjoyed all arts and crafts but especially enjoyed making silk flower arrangements and fairy houses. Some of her other interests included attending live music events and watching horror movies with the grandchildren. Florence also enjoyed vacationing at their family campground at Old Orchard Beach, ME each summer.
Florence is survived by her son James D. Molinari of Hudson, NH, her two daughters; Jennifer Normand and her husband Richard Normand of Tyngsborough, MA, Angie Graves of Tampa Bay, FL, her two sisters; Tammy O’Brien of Merrimack, NH, Catrina Watson of Boscawen, NH, and her nine grandchildren; Shelby Normand, Abbie Espinal and her Husband John Espinal, Emily Normand, Jaryd Molinari, Anthony Normand, Austyn Molinari, Justyne Molinari, Iris Higbie, and Jace Graves. Florence was the sister of the late Charles Graves, John Graves, Cindy Graves, and Lydia Graves.
Funeral Notice
Florence Lydia Molinari of Lowell, MA died March 31, 2024. Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 1pm-4pm at the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. Funeral Monday, April 8, 2024 10am at St. Patrick Cemetery, 1251 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by Dolan Funeral Home, 978-251-4041.
Angel Pestana
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Flo, thank you so much for getting me through some of the hardest times in my life. For being such an amazing friend. And always being an amazing listening. I will miss you laughing at the wrong moment’s and the wrong times… what a laugh you would bring and such a joy to just have you present. I already miss you so so much. Flo I will always hold you dear to my heart. I will never ever forget you. Till we meet again my dear friend ❣️💔💔❤️🩹
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Mase Dion
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Thank you for always treating me as your own and taking care of me. I love you very much, I will never forget how much more fun you made my life ♡
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Darlene Sergi
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Jimmy and Jennifer and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always there for everyone and she always was laughing. I know she will be missed by you all; but I hope you have some comfort knowing she is back with your dad! Her real love ❤️
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Donna Freeman
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Flo you were a good lady always pleased to see you and talk with you with that pleasant smile and the laughter you bring you will be so very missed by everyone ❤️
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Patty Graves
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I am so sorry for your loss your mom could light up a room. We may have lost touch over the years but I still have all my good memories with her.
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Santos Family
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Jennifer & family
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your mother, we have such fond memories of her.. Remembering her warm smile and kind heart. She never drove past our house without stopping and saying hello. She will be sadly missed, forever remembered.
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Sheila Priestly
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My sincere condolences to the entire family. Flo was an amazing spirit, a gem to work with, and be around. We always had a way to make each other smile, no matter which one of us was struggling that day. I will miss her silly texts, her laugh, and hugs. She is at peace, and with her love. I’m sorry I could not make her services, I tried my best, and unfortunately NOTHING worked in my favor. And Flo knows my circumstances, and always gave me that support, and I gave her exercises 😁….and support too. She was a lovely person and friend.
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R Patrick Durkin
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I first met Flo at my first DBSA meeting 15 or so years ago – Fresh out of the partial in the throes of my depression – Flo was one of the very few people who made a difference in my recovery – she was the sweetest – I just remember feeling welcomed by her – and we were “regulars” every Thursday for years. great memories – most all including laughing some tears….
DBSA became my family – and Flo was the caring, loving big sister I needed when my big sisters just couldn’t be bothered. She was a big part of my survival of my very bad days, weeks and months. I’m healthy now because of love from complete strangers – we maybe tribal – but it’s based on love – a love that those who don’t survive depression never got.
Flo saved lives – 100s of lives with her DBSA passion that I saw every Thursday for almost a decade. One of a kind in the most adoring ways. Her laugh at awkward times – one of those ways. We all loved Flo. I am one of many who will never forget her.
God bless all those who knew her – we are happy that she is with her Jim – happy again….but.our hearts don’t get the memo – we will miss her terribly – a testament to the luck we had in crossing her path.
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