Connie Moulton

February 15, 1932 ~ October 5, 2020
Concetta Serena “Connie” (Rigolizzo) Moulton, of Danvers, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms and care of her family after a long battle with dementia on October 5, 2020.
Connie was born on Monday, February 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Michael & Ruth (Greco) Rigolizzo. She graduated from Lynn English High School and before marrying the late “love of her life” T. Otto Mouton, worked at the GE in Lynn in methods and procedures.
She was the mother to Tommy, Michael, Lisa & Ronnie. She was known as “Nannie” to her grandchildren and her many great grandchildren. She was a sister to the late Ruth Gargurevich and sister-in-law of A. Madge Smith. She was aunt, cousin, and friend to so many who loved and adored her.
A beautiful, kind, forgiving and loving soul who welcomed all into her life with open arms, she always opened her beautiful heart to anyone who came into her life and offered all she had to give. Her family was her most treasured gift in life. Providing a good life and opportunities for all of them was what she and Otto lived for. She thrived on spending time with her family and friends and made it a point to plan gatherings poolside in Danvers or at the family’s treasured spot at “Camelot” on Great East Lake.
She enjoyed feeding everyone their favorite foods, most famously for making waffles with her “secret ingredient”, we “know” it was the love she put into them that made them taste so special and different from any others.
Together with Otto, she achieved so many accomplishments over the years. Not only becoming active members of the Danvers community and being involved in various youth sports programs, they built a successful and respected business, Fairview Machine in Topsfield. They grew the “family business” over the years with valued employees, all who became like family. The success of the business enabled everyone to provide for their families. Their home became a shelter for many lost souls and their love and guidance provided them with a better path and journey in life. They both fought the good fight with the drug crusade and spent many hours dedicated to the education both nationally and internationally about the dangers of drugs, especially with our youth.
We are so incredibly proud of her and hope in honor of her we can all lead by her example in their own lives.
She was pre-deceased by her adoring son Michael and is survived by her other children Thomas Moulton and his wife Dana, Lisa Brown and her husband Richard and Ron Moulton and his wife Jodie.
She adored all her grandchildren Rachel Cargo and her husband Michael, Cassie Mouton, Michael Moulton and his wife Olivia, Nicole Morris and her husband Raheem, Stephen Moulton and his wife Kyla, Leah Barnes and her husband John, Laura St. Pierre, Lyndsay Lang and her husband Anthony, Teddy “TJ” St. Pierre and his wife Kristy, Taryne Duerden and her husband Chris, Amanda Dollard and her husband Matt, Tyler Brown, Tanya Valentine and her husband Chris, George Moulton, Harrison Moulton and his wife Kellie, Ryan Skerrit and his wife Tara and Tim Skerrit.
Great-grandchildren became her joy in later years with Michael, Marcella, Mason, Amaya, Maliya, Jayden, Jacob, Ainsley, Connor, Brent, Coady, Ellie, Otto, Ruby, Fletcher, Teagan, Caleb, Lucia, Rocco, Leia and Carter.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11AM in Walnut Grove Cemetery, 30 Sylvan St., Danvers. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing, and are respectfully asked for no physical contact with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to Care Dimensions, who provided the best most kind, loving and compassionate care to her and her family near the end of her life or the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress who will provide and the same love and compassion to our dear sweet Otto, Connie’s great-grandson, as he grows and navigates his way in his life here with us. To share an expression of sympathy with Connie’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com
Care Dimensions
75 Sylvan Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
20 Burlington Mall Road, Suite 261
Burlington, MA 01803
So sorry to hear the loss of Connie . Heaven has a new angel. Otto & Connie reunited once again.
In Sympathy, Ron & Roberta M
Connie was such beautiful person inside and out. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul so full of love. She is reunited with her dear sweet Otto and dancing in his arms again.
Much love and my sincerest condolences.
Kathy McAdam
Such a wonderful sweet soul. She is now dancing wit the love of her life again and they will be your eternal angels in heaven
I’ve known Connie Moulton since I was nine years old.
The Moulton’s became friendly with my family when my mother met Otto at one of the early 80’s conferences to talk about drug prevention. I remember Connie and Otto coming to stay at our house in Pennsylvania at one point and shortly after that we were invited to travel north to the foreign land of New Hampshire to spend some time on Great East Lake with them.
That invitation likely changed the course of my life. We didn’t get out much as a family so seeing that lake and spending time with those people made a huge impression on my 9 year old brain and I moved to NH in my early 20’s in large part because of what I experienced with the Moulton’s. Making that move was like kicking off the training wheels of the larger world. I understood that world was not a place to be feared but to be experienced. Eight states and multiple international trips later I still point to that vacation at Camelot as a catalyst for how I would come to define myself and my life.
Connie’s kindness, tomato salad and waffles all were a part of my childhood, my teenage and adult years and I love that my oldest daughter got to spend enough time with Connie on Great East Lake that she too has fond memories of that place. The world is a little dimmer now that we have lost Connie’s radiant smile…but I’m sure anyone who reads this will agree that their own lives were made better because she was a part of it.
I’ll miss Connie, but I’m not sad today. I’m happy to reflect on what she meant to me and my family. I have to go now…I have to make my kids some waffles.
I want my cousins, Tommy, Lisa and Ronnie to know I am thinking of you. I loved my Uncle, and Godfather Otto and Aunt Connie very much. They welcomed me into their home and family during my difficult and turbulent teenage years. Their compassion, good nature and humor influenced my life greatly. My Uncle Otto, who was my fathers best man at his wedding was also my best man at my wedding. Uncle Otto and Aunt Connie were two of only 3 of my family members to travel to Australia for my wedding. Their zest for life and giving nature helped shape my character and commitment to others. I stayed awake last night remembering the fond memories I have of them. Uncle Otto and Aunt Connie, I miss you very much. Thank you for all you have done for others, and me. I chose a career helping others and I want others to know that my Uncle Otto and Aunt Connie are with me every day at work trying to make other peoples plight more manageable. I will always remember their laugh and smiles. John Beauchamp
Tom,Lisa & Ron
So sorry to hear of moms passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our best to your families.
John & Pat Gillis
Connie was the most loving kind generous person I have known. I still can feel her hugs. Her waffles were amazing but her hugs undeniably unforgettable. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Continue to honor both Connie and Otto by keeping your families close . Our world was a better place when they both were in it!!! RIP Sweet Connie blessed to call you a friend.
I had never met such a kind and giving lady as Connie Moulton, but the fates brought us together at a Conference in Washington D.C. in the early 1980’s. Connie and Otto, two of the most special people on the face of this earth. As I was leaving the Conference, Connie said “you have to come and visit us at Great East Lake”. As time went on, our family did indeed make that trip and during our weeks stay, Connie and Otto became a part of our family. So many memories – Connie in her kitchen early in the morning making our boys her famous waffles, setting up a variety of everything that tasted good for lunch and making her wonderful sauce for a pasta dinner. The love of family filled that special kitchen and those memories will be with me forever. Of course I feel a sense of loss at the passing of Connie but her memory will live forever and those memories bring thoughts of joy, love and compassion. Connie and her beautiful smile, live on. Wishing peace for the entire Moulton Family.
Katie True
The world was blessed that Connie lived.. In combination with Otto they were a wonderful force for good. We spoke at a number of the same Drug Prevention conferences. I would attend their presentations since I alway learned something new or a new perspective. They were among the handful of truly great people that have ever inhabited the earth.
They will be missed.
Tommy ,Lisa and Ronnie. Very sorry to hear about your mother. Many great memories for you all to remember. RIP Mrs Moulton. Tim Burke
To the Moulton Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Your mom was an amazing women with a huge heart. May the beautiful memories of your mom stay with you forever.
In deepest sympathy,
Col. Skip Day and Pam (Day) Ames
Tommy Lisa Ron. We are so very sorry to hear of Connie passing . We found out to late to attend her services. For witch we are sorry. Connie and Otto where a great part of our families lives. We will miss them bouth always. Please except our condolences. Love Paul Peggy Martin.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all.
With deepest sympathy
Karen (Crowley) Dobson