November 5, 1921 – May 15, 2022
Campbell, Florence E. (DuLong) of Reading, MA passed away peacefully on May 15 of natural causes at the incredible age of 100.
She was predeceased by her parents, James Henry and Anna DuLong of Malden, MA and her siblings, Katherine Leonardson, William DuLong, Rena Lombardozzi and James DuLong. She was also predeceased by her husband William F. Campbell Jr and her youngest son, Robert J. Campbell Sr. She leaves behind a son, William F. Campbell III of Newport Richey, FL and a daughter-in-law, Karen Campbell of Stoneham, MA. She is survived by six grandchildren; Matthew Campbell of Reading, MA, Stacey Cosco and her husband Peter of Vermont, Robert J. Campbell Jr. and Deborah Olsen of Woburn, MA, Jeremy T. Campbell of Stoneham, MA, Nicole Clark and her husband James of Stoneham, MA, and William A. Campbell and his wife Lindsey of Westford, MA. Additionally, she is survived by 13 great-grandchildren; Stefany and Samantha Campbell; Anthony Campbell; Calvin Gjimaraj; Alexander, Robert, Elizabeth, and Loren Clark; Hailey, Jackson, Brayden and Carter Campbell; and Sierra Cosco. She also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews.
Florence was born in Malden in 1921, but has been a resident of Reading for the last 75 years. She lived in the home she shared with her husband Bill, a Reading native, until her death. “Flossie” was a pillar of the community and an active resident of the town for her entire adult life. She retired from her position in the finance department of the Town of Reading in 1992 after 31 years of service. During that time there were no departments or town employees that hadn’t benefited from her knowledge, her good humor, or her thoughtfulness. As a retiree, Flossie continued to devote her newly found free time to various town organizations. She was a regular volunteer at the polling stations, was active with the Reading Food Pantry and was a devoted congregant of the Old South United Methodist Church. She continued to serve the community that she cherished well into her 80s and was well known as one of the first people to lend a helping hand. Flossie was a person of high moral character who had an incredible work ethic. She truly embodied the spirit of the Greatest Generation. She conducted her affairs with integrity and humility and encouraged those around her to do the same. She was a treasure and will be dearly missed by the many lives that were touched by her enduring presence.
The funeral service and burial for Florence will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Reading Food Pantry, 6 Salem St., Reading, MA, 01867.
