Lynn A. (Riley) Stanton, age 56, died suddenly in Danville, CA on November 1, 2010. Lynn was born in New Bedford, MA on March 4, 1954. Lynn Stanton was a Registered Nurse, having earned her BSN from Fairfield University in 1976. Her greatest joy in life was her four children of whom she was exceedingly proud. She had a great passion for traveling, learning, and laughing with friends and family during lively conversation. She always made an effort to bring loved ones closer together and never allowed distance to be an excuse. Lynn forever felt most at home and peaceful near the ocean where she often found perspective, comfort, and happiness. She cherished any endeavor that brought enlightenment and enriched meaning to her life and the lives of those around her.

Lynn is predeceased by her father, George F. Riley. Lynn is survived by her children; Ryan Stanton of Boston, MA, Garrett Stanton of San Francisco, CA, Rory Stanton of Boston, MA, and Katherine Stanton of Providence, RI, and their father, Christopher Stanton of Danville, CA. She is also survived by her mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Morse and stepfather Charles Morse of Fairhaven, MA; and siblings, Donna Riley of Suffield, CT, Ronald Riley of Franklin, TN, and Steven Riley of Fairhaven, MA.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm, with a Prayer Service beginning at 12 noon at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), Cohasset, Ma. 02025.


Lynn overcame cancer as a young woman and gave generously of her time and money over the years to helping others in the fight. Memorial donations may be made in Lynn's memory to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 or www.lls.org For an online

Service Information

A Prayer Service at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 in McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, Cohasset.

Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate