Somersworth - Lillian Madeleine Paradis, 80, transitioned from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday September 21, 2022. Born February 21, 1942, on Summer St, Somersworth NH. She was the daughter of William and Antoinette Theberge.

A lifelong devout member of St. Martins Parish, she served for many years as Chaplain of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Somersworth. Lillian (affectionately known as Lou or Lou-Lou) was a rebel at heart, who lived life on her own terms, possessed the great gifts of honesty, charity, abundant humor and was loved by all who knew her. In life she persevered through many hardships, but against all odds she managed to raise four wonderful sons.

She is pre-deceased by her parents, her beloved son Gregory L, Paradis (1969-1987), and her older brother Emil A. "Joe" Theberge.

She is survived by her sister Irene St. Pierre, brother Norman Theberge (Connie), three sons Steven R Paradis, (Jenny), David M Paradis (Winnie) Zachary W Paradis (Bernadette), Grandchildren Amanda Havu, Shawn Paradis (Heather), Brian Ray, Cory Paradis, Dillon Paradis, Christopher Paradis, Kyle Cooke (Amber) four Great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services: A time of visitation will take place at the Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South Street, Somersworth, 10a-12n, on Monday, September 26th. This will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1p, at St. Ignatius Parish Holy Trinity Church, 404 High Street, Somersworth, NH. To leave online condolences please visit www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com . Care for the Paradis family has been entrusted to the Bernier-Pelkey Funeral Home.