Mrs. Lois Lamson

January 18, 1941 - December 23, 2015

Lois Lamson (Fish), age 74 years, died on December 23, 2015 at her son’s home in Rhode Island after celebrating an early Christmas, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Paulsboro and lived in Gibbstown since 1974. After graduating from Peirce Business School in 1960, she worked for DuPont and retired in 2003 after 42 years of service. Lois spent 51 years with her husband Leon, enjoying family and friends. They both took pride in caring for their home in Gibbstown and Skyway Apartments in Mickleton. Always seeking the sunshine, they spent summers in Sea Isle City and the last 12 winters in the Florida Keys. She served her community with her organizational talents as a long time Financial Secretary of St. Paul’s and Clonmell United Methodist Churches, the Paulsboro High School Golden Anniversary Club, and as Secretary of the Greenwich Township Senior Citizens. She is survived by her son Marc and Tyra Lamson of Narragansett, Rhode Island and two grandsons, Lee and Luke, along with a sister, Anna Gillespie of Paulsboro and 2 brothers, Wayne & Jean Fish of Deland, FL and Glenn & Christine Fish of Safety Harbor, FL as well as several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Ben & Elizabeth Fish and her brother and sister in law, Ben Jr. and Nancy Fish. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday January 9, 2016 in Clonmell United Methodist Church, 516 West Broad St., Gibbstown. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 9:30 AM Saturday until service time in the church. Inurnment Private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to Clonmell Church (please note Memorial Fund in Memo), 516 W. Broad St., Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.