In loving memory of

Lucille Marilyn Lima
February 10, 1934 - September 13, 2008

Tiverton, RI - Lucille Marilyn Marsh Lima, 74, of 225 Brayton Rd., #101, Tiverton, RI, died Saturday, September 13, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Albert A. Lima. Born in Fall River, MA on February 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Claire Sharples Marsh.Mrs. Lima was a school bus driver for Laidlaw Transit for 26 years before retiring in 2007. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, dining at the Casual Inn in Bristol, and was an avid Red Sox fan. She especially enjoyed all of her kids on the school bus. She is survived by two sons, Donald A. Lima and his wife Diane of Carver, MA, and Paul S. Lima of Little Compton, RI; two daughters, Lori M. Gaspar and her husband Kenneth of Monett, Missouri and Tracey A. Geoffroy and her husband Gary of Bristol, RI; three sisters, Betty Jean Monte of Portsmouth, RI, Carol Forrest of Virginia, and Arlene Tavares of Portsmouth, RI; fifteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon A. Worsley, and her brother, Charles F. Marsh.Her funeral will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 9 am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Anthony Church, 2836 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Home Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

Tributes

John R. Horan Jr. - September .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Marilyn was great person with a ready smile."

Sandy & Joe Geoffroy - Septemb.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Tracey Our prayers and our hearts are with you today. May the good Lord keep and take care of your Mom. We know you will miss her, but she is in a better place. Stay strong. Joe & Sandy"

Karen Dean - September 18, 200.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Lori - I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Please know my whole family is keeping you, Ken, Stephanie and Melissa in our thoughts and prayers for continued comfort and faith. God Bless your whole family. Karen & Rick Dean & Family"

Emily Geoffroy - September 18,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Gramma I will miss your hugs and our visits with you on all the special holidays.I know God will take care of you. I miss you. Grandaughter Emily"

George Hebert - September 17, .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Marilyn-we met in 1952.We had many good times together. I really enjoyed your beautiful smile and great laugh. A friend always, George Hebert"

michelle pacheco - September 1.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Marilyn I will miss our early morning conversations in the bus yard. You are a true inspiration to the people who knew you. You will be missed by many. Love you"

alison ashley - September 17, .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"you will be greatly missed marylin. Even that wonderful smile of your. much love"

Ginny & John Cairrao - Septemb.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Tracy & Gary, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Ginny & John Cairrao"

Stephanie & Melissa Gaspar - S.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Gramma, You will always hold a special place in our lives and our hearts. We will never forget your spirit, your smile, or all the love you gave to us. You will be missed dearly. We love you very much. Stephanie & Melissa"

Steve and Tammy Humphrey - Sep.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."

Margie Fenske - September 17, .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Our prayers and thoughts are with Lucille's family and friends."

Nancy Paquette - September 17,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"So very sorry for this great loss,I worked driving school bus with Marilyn,and she was just awesome to be with.Sadly missed.Always smiling! GOD BLESS"

Jane Swortwood - September 17,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Lori - I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Take Care, Jane"

Beverly Viera - September 16, .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Marilyn You Will Be Missed So Much!Your smile through everything,Your Courage and Attitude You are a true inspiration to any one who has ever met you. You will continue to be in my prayers."

Brandon & Jamie Holbrook - Sep.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Lori, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."

Nancy Stroud - September 16, 2.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"So sorry to hear about your mother. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family Jerry and Nancy Stroud"

Sharon Privett - September 16,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your mother. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. Heaven holds the faithful departed. Amen"

The Conway Family - September .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time."

Juanita Woods - September 16, .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Lori, I am very sorry for your family's loss."

Elaine Squatrito - September 1.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Paul, I am so sorry about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Sincerely, Elaine"

Anette, David, Danny and Matt Toms wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Tracy and Gary, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know your mother fought a couragous battle and she is at peace now. If you need anything give us a call."

Karen Irons - September 16, 20.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"My prayers are with you all. I will always include your mom in my bike against cancer. She was so very brave and I admire her fight. Love Karen Irons"

Kyle Lima - September 15, 2008.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Grandma, I will never forget through all of the hard times how you always had the strength to be involved in many major moments in my life. Your love and devotion is something that I will carry within myself for the rest of my life. I love you and you will always be in my heart."

Julie Gonsalves - September 15.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Nana, I will always have you in my heart. You were the sweetest "nana banana" a grandaughter could ask for. I will make sure to tell my girls what a fighter their great grandmother was and how she never gave up. I'll miss you always and forever!!!!!!"

Sharon Beirola - September 15,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Ms.Marilyn: I'm going to miss you so much, your what they call a real fighter... I"m so glad we had alot of good days we share, and some tuff days too. I will always remember that laught and the jokes we shared with each other, and that sweet tooth ! I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH !!!!! LOVE ALWAY YOUR FRIEND AND ADOPTED DAUGHTER : SHARON XOXOXOXXO"

gretchen and andrew thomson - .. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"im so sorry to hear of your loss of mrs.lima, she put my son andrew on and off his bus for a long time, hes now almost 20. she was a very sweet and loving person and had a lot of patience. she and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. remember the good times you had with her believe us it helps.god bless."

Gail Fernandes - September 15,.. wrote on Sep 13, 2008:

"Sending all our love, thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Had many of laughs with Marilyn and she is someone who loved my cooking and we shared a love of her loved ones, I will miss her."