Penney L. Lydon, a lifelong resident of Waltham, passed away on September 24, 2024, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, following a period of declining health. She was 77 years old.
Born on January 18, 1947, in Boston, Penney was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Penney) Lydon. A proud graduate of Waltham High School in 1965, she went on to earn a nursing degree from the Shepard-Gill School of Practical Nursing in Boston. Her nursing career began in New Orleans and continued in Honolulu, reflecting her deep passion for travel.
Upon returning to Boston, Penney dedicated many years to Massachusetts General Hospital and Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. Her calm, friendly demeanor endeared her to patients and colleagues alike. Penney was known for her positive outlook on life, often expressing that she never had a bad day. Simple pleasures, such as spending a day at Singing Beach in Manchester, brought her joy.
Penney is survived by her siblings—Merrily Smith, Sue Ellen Daddona (Jack), Andrea Arnold (Robert), and Steven Lydon (Denise)—as well as her lifelong friends Claire, Shirley, and Karen, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, and their families.
Private funeral services will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
