G. Louise Derbyshire Obituary (1925 - 2025)

TYNGSBOROUGH - G. Louise (Greene) Derbyshire, age 100, a longtime resident of Tyngsborough, formerly of Lowell and Dunstable passed away peacefully at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Chelmsford on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 100 years had caught up with her. She was the widow of the late Frederick M. Derbyshire until his passing in 1981. She was born in Lowell on April 6, 1925, and was the daughter of the late William W. and Gertrude L. (Sherlock) Greene. She was raised in Dunstable as well as Lowell. She graduated from Groton High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Rivier University in 1977. She dedicated many years of service to St. John's Hospital, where she worked as a supervisor. Though she retired at 65, her deep sense of purpose led her to continue working per diem until the age of 72. A true caregiver at heart, she looked after many family members and, on numerous occasions, her daughter Leslie. Her compassion extended into the community where she volunteered, spending time with elderly residents at River Valley House and D'Youville Nursing Home. She loved traveling, having visited Italy, England, Scotland, and Alaska--but her favorite journey was down the Amazon River, stopping in Brazil. A passionate gardener, she found joy in every moment outdoors, and in her later years, took great pleasure in cooking and reading. She was truly a woman of faith, empathy, and compassion. A lifelong member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Lowell. Louise is survived by her daughter Leslie Derbyshire of Tyngsborough; her step-daughter Nancy Derbyshire and her husband Robert Chase of Bedford, NH; and her granddaughters Susan and Emanuel Guerriero of VA, and Jennifer and Edward Shevlin of KY. She is also remembered by her dear friend Bertha McLoon. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her grandson Robert Chase; her brother William W. Greene and his wife Joyce (Chadwick) Greene; her brothers-in-law Herbert Derbyshire and Robert Derbyshire and his wife Violet; her nephew Robert Desmarais, and her dear friend Margaret Smith. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10AM at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 8 Kirk St., LOWELL. Kindly gather at the church. Interment will follow in Edson Cemetery, LOWELL. Memorial donations may be made in Louise's memory to St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Lowell, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Macular Degeneration Foundation, or to local animal shelters.