86 of Pawtucket passed away peacefully on Sunday June 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Cassidy. Born in Fall River, Mass she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alida (Barbeau) Houde.
Lillian was employed by School House Candy for over 40 years. She is survived by daughters Diane Carbone and husband Guy, Denise Zaniol, Sheila Culwell and husband Jack. Sons Bruce and Gary Zaniol, Gordon Zaniol and wife Susan, the late Edward and David Zaniol, Mother in law of Kim Zaniol. Sister of Albert Houde and his late wife Beatrice, the late Armand, Bob, Henrie Houde and Delores Brown.
Grandmother of Bruce Zaniol Jr. and wife Laura, Sabrina Zaniol, Roxanne Teixeira and partner Bethany, Loni Teixeira, Torri Zaniol and wife Alex, Jade Zaniol, Nicole (Zaniol) Hess, Jacqlyn and Victoria Culwell, Christopher Hall, Kate and Blake Zaniol, 9 Great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and her loving cat Simba.
Lillian was an active member of the North Providence Senior Center and a volunteer for Memorial hospital knitting blankets for the new born babies. She was an avid reader and card player. She was an amazing and loving mother and friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will truly be missed by all.
Visitation on Monday, June 18th at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI from 4 - 7pm. Mass will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, June 19th at St John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., Pawtucket.
Keefe Funeral Home
5 Higginson Avenue
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Telephone 401-725-4253
Thomas H. Keefe, Registered Funeral Director
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