Lois Mabel Aspinwall, 85, of Nashua, wife of The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Aspinwall, passed away Friday evening, November 10, 2017 at the Beaumont Nursing Center in Northborough, MA, after a period of declining health.
Lois was born in Middleboro, MA on October 24, 1932, the daughter of the late Robert and Annie Washburn. She grew up in Middleboro and was a graduate of Gordon College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. She and her husband “Bob” enjoyed serving American Baptist churches in East Winthrop, ME, Millbury and Waltham, MA, and Plaistow, NH, then retiring in Nashua, NH. In addition to raising her family, she was a teacher and director of the Rainbow Nursery School in Plaistow.
She will be missed and lovingly remembered by members of her family that include her husband Bob whom she married on June 19, 1954 and shared 63 wonderful years together; her three children, Sharon L. Chin and her husband David of Northborough, MA, David Aspinwall and his wife Laurie of Danville, NH and Douglas Aspinwall and his partner Maura Bradford of Florence, MA; four grandchildren, Dustin and Andrew Chin, and Matthew and Hannah Aspinwall; her brother, Howard Washburn and his wife Amy of Augusta, ME; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Lois was predeceased by two brothers and their wives, Stanley and Olga Washburn, and Maynard and Dorothy Washburn.
Lois was a kind, gentle, loving person who was devoted to her family. She thoroughly enjoyed bringing up her children and caring for her grandchildren. Her love, compassion and teaching helped the children she taught at Rainbow Nursery School to be ready for public school. Church and missions were an important part of her life. She volunteered at a homeless shelter in Hudson, NH and participated in numerous American Baptist mission programs. Playing hymns on the piano as a young girl until she was 84 brought joy and comfort to others. Friends and family always remarked on her ability to entertain in their warm, welcoming home, especially during the holidays.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua on Friday, November 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her memorial service will be held in the First Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Lakenham Cemetery in North Carver, MA at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
