Loretta Louise Nestor

Loretta Louise (Lundgren) Nestor, of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on June 15, 1935, in Saratoga Springs, New York, to Lawrence Lundgren and Dorothy Callahan-Lundgren. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Attorney John N. Nestor.

She was a remarkable woman who overcame much in her life. Her childhood was right out of Charles Dickens with her and her siblings being orphaned at a young age. They were split up and put into separate foster living arrangements but Loretta persevered, married, and had three children. In 1965, she divorced and proceeded to raise three children entirely on her own. She was a tireless worker and provider for her family and even completed nursing school while a single mother. Eventually, she remarried Attorney John Nestor and moved from Saratoga Springs, NY to Lynn, where they shared 39 years of marriage. She continued her nursing career while raising her family.

Loretta enjoyed time with family and friends. especially her best friend of 60 years, Mary Ann Woodward of Swampscott. She also enjoyed her walks with good friends and neighbors, the late Leda Barr and Walter "Bucky" Gutherie, both of Lynn. Loretta was passionate, kind, loyal, and funny. She possessed a quick wit and a talent for mimicry. She"ll be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Loretta graduated from Saratoga High School and completed the Nursing Program in the State of New York, Albany, NY. She dedicated many years of her career as a charge nurse at the Lynn Convalescent Home until its closure in 2002. She then became an instructor and educator for Greater Lynn Senior Services in Lynn. She also worked as an LPN at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Loretta is survived by her sons, Dave Hunter of Lynn, and Dr. Michael Hunter and his wife, Lina of North Andover, her daughter, Mary Beth Burns and her husband, Richie of Peabody. She is also survived by her sister, Maureen Rowell of Greenfield Center, NY, and her brother, John Lundgren of Salem, NY. Loretta leaves behind nieces, Sharon Dunn of Greenfield Center, NY, Jeanna Lundgren-Beale, and Jeanette Lundgren-Guillemin of Brookline, her granddaughter Ilana Hunter of North Andover, grandsons Adam Ouanes of Chicago, IL, Michael Ouanes of Peabody, and Sebastian Hunter of North Andover.

Visiting Hours will be held for Loretta on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. Her Funeral Mass will be held the following morning, Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00 am in St. Mary's Church, 8 So. Common Street, Lynn. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.

In memory of Loretta, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association through their website: http://tinyurl.com/yc63ujmd