NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Lillian Lydia (Boschetti) Rivard, 97, a longtime resident of North Adams died on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

         Lillian was born on December 1, 1927 in North Adams, MA a daughter of the late Fred & Dora (Zerra) Boschetti. She attended schools including Drury High School. Lillian was last employed by Sprague Electric Company for 46 years until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, traveling and playing cribbage.

         Lillian was the widow of John Francis Rivard who died on March 30, 1993. They were married on March 26, 1949. Lillian leaves many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters including Caroline Frank, Mary Boschetti, Irene Boschetti, Victor Boschetti, Louis Boschetti, Lawrence Boschetti, and James Boschetti.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Lillian Rivard will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will begin at 10AM prior to the service at Flynn & Dagnoli, WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. To add to the book of memories, please visit www.FlynnDagnoliFuneralHomes.com.