Marilyn P. Lord of Dracut Formerly of Lowell

1931 - 2018

Visitation

December 16, 2018
1 PM - 4 PM
Dolan Funeral Home

Funeral

December 17, 2018
11 AM
Dolan Funeral Home

Marilyn P. (Johnson) Lord, 87, of Dracut formerly of Lowell died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the late David C. Lord, who died in February 18, 2005. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Gladys Johnson. She graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1948. Marilyn was a devoted homemaker to her family. In her early years, she worked for USCI in Billerica. She was a member of Fellowship Methodist Church in Lowell. Marilyn was an advisor for the Rainbow for Girls. She enjoyed playing Bingo and reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by sons, Walter and his wife, Joan Lord of Lowell, David and his wife, Barbara Lord of Dracut and Russell and his wife, Mickey Lord of Hudson, NH; daughters, Paula and her husband, Russell Ripley of Dracut and Gladys Urban and her fiancé, Brian Gross of Lowell; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the mother of the late Richard Lord, Cheryl Shelley and the sister of the late Walter Johnson and grandmother of the late Michael Sylvester. Visiting hours Sun. 1 to 4 P.M. Funeral Mon at 11:00 A.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.

7 Condolences for Marilyn P. Lord of Dracut Formerly of Lowell

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    Ellie Shea

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    So sorry for your loss she will be missed

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    michael marcoux

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    Paula and Gladys my heart hurts.My deepest condolences to the whole family she will be dearly missed!

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    roger and midge Landry

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    our deepest sorrow with the loss of your Mom. Our daily Mass and Rosary tomorrow will be offered for Marilyn P. Lord. Our Sadness, Midge and Roger Landry

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    Jennifer Grondin

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    Paula and Russell,
    She was the sweetest woman I have ever known. Paula know in your heart you were a loving daughter and her best friend. I’ve always said Love can keep you strong and alive… that says it all,.. she lived a happy loving fulfilled long life. Xo
    Jennifer Grondin

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    Jennifer Grondin

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    Gladys
    My heart goes out to you as well. Your mom lived a long loved life and she will be missed. My heart goes out to you xoxo
    Jennifer Grondin

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    Maureen sylvester

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    Your mom was one of the sweetest people I have truly ever know! Always so easy to talk to! She will be missed but know she is at peace with her family in heaven! Loove u❤️

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    Maureen sylvester

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    Your mom was one of the sweetest people I have truly ever know! Always so easy to talk to! She will be missed but know she is at peace with her family in heaven! Love u❤️

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