Beatrice C. Quinlan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Beatrice C. Quinlan (Methuen, Massachusetts), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John F. Thornton and Esther M. Thornton (Doherty); and her husband William D. Quinlan, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, William D. Quinlan Jr. (Angela), Melinda Tulley (Michael), Sean T. Quinlan and Mary Ellen Joncas (Steven); her grandchildren, Melissa Tulley, Lauren Messina (Jason), Shannon Kelly (Garrett), Michael Tulley Jr. (Ashley Delrossi), Kailee Panica (Kevin), Ryan Quinlan and Sophia Quinlan; her great grandchildren, Brianna, Ava Messina, Avery, Austin, Myla Panica and Wade Kelly; and her sister Elaine T. Williams (late John R.).
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Cataudella Funeral Home (126 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Church (118 S Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's memory to the St. Jude Foundation via the provided link: stjude.org.
