Lillian O’Toole

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Cecile O’Toole, who died peacefully on March 15, having lived 93 years. Born in Elida, New Mexico, on August 31, 1931, Lillian was one of the 7 children (5 brothers and 1 sister) of Grace and James Carter. Raised on a farm, she moved to California and met her husband Jim O’Toole, and together they raised their four children, Mike, Beth, Jim and Kelly.

A lifelong style maven, she opened Lillian’s Consignments and was a fixture in the San Roque community for many years. She was a natural and outstanding cook, an avid gardener and a pretty mean bowler, as anyone who bowled against the “Alley Cats” can attest. Above all, she enjoyed being with her family and her grandkids, all 10 of them, and gathering them at the house for any excuse. In retirement, she continued her hobbies of crafts and wreath making, baking, BONKO, going to the beach and enjoying life with Dad. She lived several years at Wood Glen Hall after Dad’s passing in 2012, eventually moving to Northern California.

She is survived by her brother Billy Carter; her four children and their spouses: Mike and Nancy O’Toole, Beth and Philip Beard, Jim and Susan O’Toole, Kelly and Joe Anglim; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, all whom love her dearly. Our family would like to thank the staff of Wood Glen Hall and Long Life Living, for their loving care of Mom, and By the Bay Hospice for their support in helping us achieve Mom’s last wishes.

A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 27th, 10:30am at San Roque Church, with a private family internment at the cemetery following.

Our family would like to thank the San Roque community for your thoughts, prayers and assistance during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to By the Bay Hospice.