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Lois Evelyn Dickinson, of Hopkinton, formerly of Wellesley, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Dale, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Appel) and Paul Irvin. She was the wife of the late Alex Dickinson.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Alexis Ann Mangan and her husband Mark of Hopkinton; granddaughter, Caitlin Mangan; her brother, Lloyd Irvin of Washington State, many beloved nieces and nephews and Margaret Bergman, who was like family. She is predeceased by her sister, Grace Irby and brother, Cliffton Irvin.

Lois participated in many charitable organizations, as well as serving for decades as an active Town Meeting member in Wellesley. She enjoyed attending the MetroWest Baptist Church of Wellesley, the Wellesley Woman’s Club, and was an avid golfer.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th from 9:30am-10:30amat the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 10:30a.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley.