Obituary of Lydia Doody Waterhouse

Lydia Doody Waterhouse, most recently of Ivoryton, CT and formerly of Venice, FL, Madison, CT, and Chatham, MA, wife of the late John A.Waterhouse, died Tuesday September 22, 2015 at Aaron Manor, Chester, CT. Born in New Haven, CT on September 4, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of Lydia (Mettler) and Thomas Doody. She graduated from Lauralton Hall in 1949, and Arcadia University in 1953. She received a Masters degree in education from Wesleyan University. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, John A Waterhouse and her beloved sister Barbara Holland. Lydia will be missed by her loving family, daughters, Lydia Ouellette (Allen), Megan Waterhouse (Drew Terrell) and Sarah Waterhouse (Todd Shasha) and grandchildren Caitlin Terrell (Andrew Amundson), Ian Terrell, Ryan Shasha, Lydia Shasha, and great grandchild, Charlotte Amundson. She is also survived by her dear cousin Dorothy Mettler, nieces Virginia Perkins (Bryan), Heidi Campbell (John) and Gretchen Mayo (Jim). Lydia enjoyed her years as a kindergarten teacher prior to her most fulfilling role of wife and mother. Lydia and her husband John had many adventures traveling both here and abroad. She loved playing bridge, reading, and knitting. Lydia enjoyed the beach and spent many happy hours at Casperson Beach, Hardings Beach, School House Pond and the Surf Club. Her daughters will miss her positive outlook and love of laughter. Lydia will be laid to rest with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Donations in Lydia's name can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc, 173 Embarcadero Road, Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303. To share a memory of Lydia or send a condolence to her family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright & Weymer, Centerbrook, CT.