Louise M. Weeder

Louise M. (Fandel) Weeder of Topsfield (formally of Revere) MA passed peacefully on the 2nd morning of the New Year 2025, at the grand age of 94 years. Her sendoff was blessed by her family singing and praying her home to a God she was faithful to her entire life.

Born in Everett to Marion (Burns) and William Fandel, Louise was the fifth of eight children. She was a proud graduate of Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing, head nurse on the children’s cancer ward at the Jimmy Fund Clinic (now Dana Farber) in Boston, and later, while raising her family, a nurse at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. Her compassion and dedication to her vocation served as a touchstone for her life. Louise was married for over 59 years to the love of her life, Daniel Weeder, until his death in 2014.

Louise is survived by her seven loving children and their spouses: Daniel Weeder and Susan Kelly, of Harwich, MA; Mary DeAngelis and Marian Roth of Provincetown, MA; Michael Weeder and June McLeavey, of Jackson, NH; Stephen Weeder and Tish Hanlon, of Jackson, NH; Linda and Kurt Schmakel, of Middleton, MA; Diane and John Amaral of Groton, MA; Donna and Eric D’Agostino of Topsfield, MA, her brothers, Henry Fandel of Lynnfield, MA, Arthur Fandel of North Carolina and her Sister, Ann Brennan of Saugus, MA. She is predeceased by her sister, Edwina Dowd and brothers, Joseph Fandel, William Fandel and John Fandel.

Louise’s devotion to her Catholic faith, her ability to love unconditionally, and her belief in the power of prayer were on display for all to witness. These gifts she shared abundantly with her pride and joy, her thirteen grandchildren: Dylan, Emma, Katherine, Noah, Jonathan, Abbey, Lily, Duncan, Julia, Quinlan, Daniel, Sadie and Maeve. And these gifts in turn, will be shared with her eight precious great-grands: Louise, Ethan, Cora, Paulette, Gemma, Bailey, Mercy and Maximillian. “Put it in God’s mother’s hands, she’s a mother, she understands.” These words so often spoken, capture the essence of her extraordinary yet simple life.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30AM on Saturday, January 11th in Saint Rose of Lima Church, 12 Park St, Topsfield. Visitation will be held from 8:30- 10:00 AM in the church hall prior to the mass. There will be a gathering immediately following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louise’s name to Saint Rose of Lima Church, 12 Park St., Topsfield, MA, 01983 or Saint Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston MA 02110 or https://stanthonyshrine.org/giving/gift. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.