Mildred L. (Dalton) Lafferty – 90, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late William L. Lafferty, Jr.
Born in Waltham, MA on February 12, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Helen Elizabeth (Thayer) Dalton. She attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1948.
Mildred won awards for her rug hooking. She enjoyed playing golf with her husband Bill and she loved painting and crafts. Mildred especially loved parties and touring with friends and family.
Family members include her loving daughters, Lorraine Lafferty Farelli and her husband Robert and Jo-Anne Lafferty Pratt; her son, Andrew Dalton Lafferty and his fiancé Christiana Lizardo; brothers, Walter J. Dalton and wife Joyce, the late Donald A. and Warren E. Dalton and her late sister, Lillian H. Dalton Whitton and late husband Ed; her sister-in-law, Jeanne Dalton; 7 grandchildren, Kristan Herbst, Kerrie Macdonald and husband Glenn, Frank Korn and wife Amy, Amy Fleming and husband David, George Keough, Kara Kantar and husband Volkan and William Lafferty; 8 great grandchildren, Sydney and Benjamin Herbst, Andrew and Elise Fleming, Henry and Sadie Korn and Charlotte and Bridget Macdonald.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Calling hours will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements and under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Love you Millie, rest in peace
Love you Moo
Andy i am so so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was always so kind to me and such a wonderful and loving person!. It’s certainly the most difficult thing in the world losing a mom and my heart is heavy for you and your family. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you’ve shared together. My deepest condolences.
Penny Deplacido
She is now resting in peace
We are so sorry to hear of Miley’s passing. She was a great lady.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.Love & peace, Dorris& Jim O’Leary
My deepest condolences to Moo Moo’s family on her passing. Words to describe Millie would be sincere, kind, cheerful, happy and loved her family. I was proud to have been a part of the family. I will remember her the way she was last time I saw her, at a small family gathering. She is at peace now. She will be missed.
I am just heartbroken to here the news of “Gram”. What an amazing, sweet, fun-loving, caring, and kind woman. Certainly, Gram is in the arms of the Lord now and she is experiencing peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray for you Joanne and the whole family. …That you may also find peace, knowing that Gram is safe with the Lord in his eternal home. Love to all ♥️ Suzanne and Richie Korn
Sorry to hear this news. She was a wonderful person RIP
Skip Peoples
So sorry for your loss. Milie was the best and I have many fond memories which all
Included family and friends! I know she’s up “there” playing skip bo with bill!! You are all in my prayers during this difficult time!!
Love marti
So sorry to hear of Miley”s passing she was so sweet and welcoming. Remember the florist and how Lorraine and I always had the best corsages for Easter sunday. Miley was always fun to be around,may she rest in peace. Love Kenny & Barbara
Lorraine, I’m so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Doreen