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Lillian Gaines

August 27, 2021

Lillian Gaines, 91, of Easton, died Friday, August 27, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born October 24, 1929 in Warren Glen, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Case) Freeman. Her husband, Thomas L. “Tony” Gaines died in 2017. She worked at the former ITT, Palmer Township for 35 years and retired in 1996. She was a member of American Legion, Lester Pfeffer Post 611 and VFW Post 1290.

Surviving are a son, J. Tim Freeman; a sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Freeman; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son, David Freeman; four brothers, Bill Freeman, Merwin Freeman, Harold “Brud” Freeman and Joe Freeman; two sisters, Marie Smith and Dean Cook; and a grandson, died earlier.

Services will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until service time on Tuesday in the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Martha Case

    August 30, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    To the family. My deepest condolences . She will be missed. She was always great to me.

  2. Rose Pintabone

    August 31, 2021 at 7:38 am

    Im so sorry for the loss of Lil. Im Heidi’s Mom that works next door to where Lil lived, I knew Tony, and I know Tony’s relatives. She is back with Tony once again and not suffering.

  3. Sherri L Freeman

    August 31, 2021 at 11:59 am

    With heavy heart, I have to say goodbye for now. You will never be forgotten. Rest in the lords hands. You will be very much missed by everyone. God bless everyone.I love you..
    Sherri Lynn Freeman

  4. Kathy Baines

    October 7, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Dear Family. Please accept our sincere condolences for Lil. We are so sorry for the loss of Lil. She meant so much to me & my brother (Butch McIntosh). She & Tony were so helpful in taking care of our Mom & Dad (Thelma & Art McIntosh) for many years. We are sending 🙏🙏🙏. Love Kathy & Butch