Lucy J. Mallon Obituary (1922 - 2017)

Lucy J. Mallon, 95, a longtime resident of Saugus and former Lowell resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Mallon. Born in Hudson, MA on July 12, 1922, she was a daughter born to John F. and Mary Agnes (Grady) O'Heir. Lucy was a 1940 graduate of Lowell High School. As part of the greatest generation and the WWII war effort, she spent years working for the General Electric Company. Her respect for wildlife and eye for detail brought her rewarding employment at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham. She was a devout Catholic receiving communion at home when she could no longer attend mass, as a communicant for Blessed Sacrament Parish, and a member of LCBA. For many years Lucy was a member of the Saugus Band Parents Association using her many talents to raise money for the Saugus High School Band. She enjoyed gardening and late night talk radio, was an avid reader and a talented seamstress. Lucy was loved by all that knew her and was a dear friend and neighbor to many who delighted in her keen sense of humor. Lucys legacy, however, will be her devotion and love for members of her family (especially her favorite). Lucy is survived by her children, Julie Mallon of Saugus, Jack Mallon and his wife, Debbie Lee Greus Mallon also of Saugus; her grandchildren, John C Mallon, Jr., ,and his wife Nichole of Sevierville, TN, Jarrod J. Mallon and his girlfriend, Lindsay Hopkins of Brunswick, ME and Joshua C.T. Mallon of Malden; her great grandchildren, Tyler R. Mallon and Peyton K. Mallon; her sister in law, Joan Theberge and her husband, Roland of Hudson, NH; She is also survived by her cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Jim, her sisters, Mary O'Heir, Helena Grenuck and Margaret Britton. She was also the sister in law of the late Jim and Doris Mallon. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 21, 2017 from 9 until 10:30 AM in the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD. Her Funeral Service will then be held at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. For those who wish, donations in her name may be made to: Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research Foundation. Visitation November 21, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information November 21, 2017 11:00am, Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Saint Patrick Cemetery 1251 Gorham Street Lowell, MA