Lauren Parsons Irving

Lauren E. (Parsons) Irving, 54, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born in Danvers on Dec. 7, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marilyn (Watkins) Parsons. She was educated in Danvers schools and was a 1984 graduate of Danvers High School. She later earned her degree in nursing from North Shore Community College. A lifelong Danvers resident, Lauren worked as a registered nurse at Beverly Hospital, in the office of Dr. Thomas Lapine, and at Garden City Pediatrics. Lauren enjoyed her gardening and crafting but mostly enjoyed cooking for her family and others who delighted in her gifted ability as a chef; a passion she proudly knew was appreciated. A loving mother and natural caregiver, she cherished family traditions and spending time with her children and loved ones. Lauren also loved caring for her granddaughter, Adelaide. She leaves her loving children, Benjamin Irving and his wife Kat of Rowley, Alison Moon, her husband Kirby and their daughter Adelaide of Danvers, and Matthew Irving of Exeter, NH, her siblings, Robert Parsons Jr. and his wife Brenda of Danvers, Brad Parsons and his wife Lisa of North Hampton, NH, and Tracy O’Leary of Salem, her former husband, Todd Irving of Danvers, several nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Daisy. Her funeral services were held privately. Public memorial services will be announced in the spring. In lieu of flower, donations in Lauren’s memory may be made to the Danvers People-to-People Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2076, Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.