Lilian Eden Otterson-Monson

Lilian Eden “Lyn” Otterson-Monson, 68, of Westford, passed away peacefully on September 30 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Lyn was born in Lowell and resided in Littleton and Westford for many years. Her parents, Richard R. and Hazel Rose Otterson, predeceased her.

She is survived by her husband John Monson of Westford, brother

Herbert “Herb” R. Otterson and his wife, Linda of Needham, her sisters Debra Cox and her husband, Michael of Burlington, Marcy Ohs of Carlisle, and Ellen Lewis of Littleton, and her sister-in-law Alexandra Bertrand of Manlius, and Tracey Lena of Chelmsford , a daughter “from another mother,” of Chelmsford, as well as many other family members and friends.

She was a lifelong learner; she attended Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford, studying auto mechanics; she earned her Associates Degree at Middlesex Community College, with honors. Later she became a bookkeeper of financial records; trained to become a mediator for Lowell District Court; she was an office manager at a technology company and managed a private wine cellar. Lyn attended Cortiva Institute Boston and trained to become a Certified Massage Therapist, she owned her own practice in Littleton, A Kneaded Relief; she qualified to become a licensed yoga instructor at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In her later years, Lyn became a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and personal caregiver to seniors needing companionship and help living independently in their homes. Her patients and their families became dear friends with Lyn, appreciating her skills, thoughtful kindness, compassion, and loving care.

Lyn had numerous interests, including gardening, traveling, bird watching, painting,

exploring on her motorcycle and in her later years she taught herself how to crochet making blankets for many family and friends. Lyn will be remembered for her quick wit, sharp sense of humor, generosity of time and support given lovingly to her many friends, family members and pets.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln for their compassionate care for Lyn.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 14th, in Carlisle, from 1-4pm. For more information or if you would like to attend please contact mlomen@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund vvmd.org, 1530 Wilson Blvd, Suite 550, Arlington, VA, 22209, Tower Hill Botanical Garden, nebg.org or to a charity of their choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 347 King St., Littleton, MA 01460. 978-486-3709