M. Driscoll

M. Virgina Driscoll 94, of Reading, formerly of Lynnfield, died peacefully Sunday evening, April 28 surrounded by her family. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late John Driscoll for 68 years. They shared a special kind of love and demonstrated the true meaning of marriage.
Born in Boston on June 29, 1918, Virginia was the daughter of the late Frederick and Jennie Lane. Family members include her three wonderful children Jane Gordon, John Driscoll, and Fred Driscoll, son-in-law Thomas Gordon and daughters-in-law Suzan Driscoll and Michelle Driscoll, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her sister, the late Dr. Helen E. Lane.
Virginia was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years.
For those of you that know Virginia, she has lived quite a fulfilling life. Virginia was a dedicated member of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Lynnfield always making sure that less fortunate people received gifts, especially around the holidays. She was an avid knitter and loved to read and play scrabble in addition to being a huge Red Sox fan, never missing a game. She and John traveled incessantly to such places as Alaska, Ireland, Israel, England, France to name a few; however one of their greatest moments was at the Vatican in Rome where Pope John personally honored their presence. Virginia's main priority was always family where she instilled such strong morals and values. She played such an active role in the lives of her grandchildren, never missing any of their activities. She built a family that is so loved by one another, and she was the glue that always kept her family together. Virginia was a woman who was loved and admired by all. She has touched so many people's lives and always left a lasting impression.
For the past three years, Virginia lived at Longwood Place, an assisted living facility. She took part in many activities there, and people marveled at her style and appearance. Virginia was one of the most dignified ladies, and no one ever believed she was 94 years old. Right up until the end, Virginia demonstrated how sharp she was along with unbelievable strength, compassion and devotion to her family. She never missed a trick and was always on her game.
Virginia will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. We are all so thankful that we have been given the opportunity to be a part of her world. Virginia was a wonderful wife, a magnificent mom, an amazing "mother"-in-law, a grandmother that everyone dreams of having, a great-grandmother, which not everyone is fortunate to become and a best friend whom everyone looked up to. We all hope that we can come close to accomplishing all that Virginia has over the past ninety-four years, and more than anything else, we hope that we can come close to being the person that Virginia was. Anyone who knew Virginia would sum up her life with the following: there is a lady with class, dignity, style, kindness, and love who made a big difference in this world. We miss you so much, and though we never wanted this day to come, we thank you for 94 incredible years. It has been a journey that we will never forget.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Lynnfield, 758 Salem Street, on Thursday, May 2, at 10a.m. Interment, Willow Cemetery, Lynnfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winchester Hospital for Nursing Scholarships in memory of Virginia Driscoll care of Winchester Hospital Foundation 611 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890

Read M. Driscoll's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Service

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Intersection of Grove and Salem Streets
Lynnfield , MA US 01940
Thursday, May 2, 2013, 10:00 AM

Cemetery

Willow Cemetery
Summer Street
Lynnfield , MA US 01940
Thursday, May 2, 2013,