Lillian M. Robertson

Lillian M. (Primeau) Robertson a lifelong resident of Lowell, MA passed away peacefully on November 12, 2026, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard G Robertson Jr. with whom she enjoyed 75 years of marriage on January 13, 2026. They had a wonderful celebration with family and friends at the Princeton Station.

She was born in Lowell on January 6, 1931, and was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Kaczmarski) Primeau. Lillian graduated from Lowell Academy Hair School and went on to have a flourishing hair dressing career for over 50+ years. Lillian loved parties and loved being with friends and family. Over the years she took many classes at the Lowell Vocational School learning reupholstering, refinishing, cake decorating, etc. She also sewed and made quilts and was always seen crocheting blankets or baby gifts for her many friends and family. She loved hosting parties and had weekly crafts sessions in her home with her friends sharing many laughs and good times. Everyone knew Lillian and loved her positive spirit and her willingness to pitch in anywhere she was needed. She was the aunt who was invited to all the family functions. She would never miss a party.

Lillian also volunteered for 25 plus years as an usher at The Lowell Memorial Auditorium, The Merrimack Repertory Theater and Cary Hall.

She was a communicant of Saint Rita’s Church in Lowell, MA and a member of the Saint Rita’s Women’s Club.

Lillian loved travelling to Florida, California, Las Vegas, and Aruba to spend time with her family and friends. She was the shopping queen and on Fridays she would be shopping with her sister Mary Nason and her niece Shirley Rokosz. She also loved visiting Plum Island with her sister Alice Coughlin and Ogunquit, Maine with her brother George. Lillian loved her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lillian is survived by her husband Richard Robertson Jr, her three children, Richard Robertson III from Wells, Maine, David Robertson and his wife Ilze Dauvarte of Europe and Cheryl Robertson and husband Maurice Foucher from Naples, Florida, her grandchildren Michael Robertson of Massachusetts, Rich Robertson and wife Tugba and Kelli Yancey and husband Tim Yancey of California. Her great grandchildren Jules and Michaela Robertson of South Carolina, Dilara Robertson, Jack and Evie Yancey of California.

She also leaves her brother Bill Primeau and his wife Jean, her sisters Rita McLaughlin and Alice Coughlin, her brother George Primeau and partner Brenda Goodale, Mary Nason and Joseph Primeau and partner Kathy Anderson and Ruthann Primeau. Her sister in-law Ruth and husband Edward Makarewicz. Lillian leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her sister Ann and Tom Cashman and brother John Primeau and in-laws Norman and Gloria Robertson, Irvin, Eugene and Leon Robertson, and Robert and Beverly Robertson and Elizabeth Anderson.

Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9-10:30am at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut followed by her Funeral Service at 10:30am in the Funeral Home. Interment in Lowell Cemetery, LOWELL.