Columbia “Millie” Lytle – 96, of North Reading, passed away at her home on January 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Lytle.
Born in Everett, MA on March 31, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Francesco and Stephanina (Napolitano) Vetrano. She was raised and attended school in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High School. She attended Mass School of Art and Wilfred Academy.
Millie was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran, she was a Dental Technician and served from 1950 to 1953. After the war she worked as a self employed hairdresser and a school bus driver for many years for the North Reading Public Schools.
Millie has been a resident of North Reading for the past 61 years. She was a member of the North Reading Senior Center. She was also an active member of St. Theresa’s Church, where taught CCD and was a member of the Legion of Mary.
She was a selfless woman, who put herself last and everyone first. Family was the most important thing she instilled in all her children and grandchildren. She was always there if you needed her no matter the time of day.
Family members include her loving sons, Bobby Lytle and his wife Donna, Michael Lytle, Stephen Lytle and his wife Sandy and Richard Lytle and his wife Lori; her loving daughter AnnMarie Heckman and her husband Jimmy; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Thursday, January 26 at 10:30 AM, at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held prior to the Funeral from 9 to 10:00 AM only at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452, www.alz.org croswellfuneralhome.com
Sorry to hear my condolences to the family
My condolences sorry to hear of your loss of ur Mother.
A true treasure! I have many childhood memories of Mrs. Lytle when we all played in Park Chester! Later, she served at Saint Teresa’s. A true family legacy. You have a great foundation starting with your parents. Carry on! Mom and Dad back together. I’m sure she will be missed. See your Mom and Dad smiling down on the family they created . Proud to have known them.
So sorry for your loss
Sorry for the families loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Very sorry for the loss of you dear Mom. Sending prayers to the family
Anthony and I are very sorry for the loss of this beautiful woman. Our sincere condolences and prayers. God Bless all
My sincere sympathies to the Lytle family on the loss of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
My sincere condolences on your loss. She was a wonderful woman.
My Sincere Condolences To Then Lytle Family God Bless You All During This Difficult Time
Bobby,
Sorry for the loss your Mom.
Jim Foote
So very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers . Diane Donnelly McLaughlin
Our thoughts and prayers
She was one of kind. So sorry for your loss
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was an authentic, good soul. We are sending prayers to your family. Godspeed, Millie.
So sorry for your loss Steve. Sending our prayers…
So many memories of YoYo and Bob! All the parties they hosted with so much food, music and fun. They were special cousins with their kind hearts and smiles. RIP, YoYo, see you down the Cape!
Therese Vetrano
So sorry for your loss. So many fond memories of spending time at your house with Millie cooking up a storm…! Millie was one of a kind…..she will be sadly missed. She always made us all feel like we were part of your family! Thinking of you all at this time. RIP Millie.
Pat & Bob Kelly
I used to run into Millie quite often at the convienent store, over the years.
My question always was ; where is the next trip?
I hope she enjoyed them all!
Peace to all!!