Noreen G. Villalona, 61, of Londonderry, NH, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 19, 1955, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Elder) MacLellan, and had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 10 years. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, she went on to teach physical education and math in the New York City school system, while at the same time she earned her Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. Noreen was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She was also an accomplished archer, gymnast and swimmer, an excellent seamstress, a beautiful singer and an ardent reader. If she didn't know how to do something, she would teach herself by reading about it. She also adored her three grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Rafael Villalona; daughter, Lisette-Marie Delgadillo of Bayside, NY; seven brothers, Henry MacLellan of Oakdale, NY, Joey MacLellan of Aquebogue, NY, Michael MacLellan of Jupiter, FL, James MacLellan of Sayville, NY, Peter MacLellan of Pittsburg, PA, Sean MacLellan of Bellport, NY, Brian MacLellan of Bayport, NY; five sisters, Geraldine MacLellan of Jupiter, FL, Eileen MacLellan of Wantagh, NY, Jean MacLellan of Wantagh, NY, Anne MacLellan of Mattapoisett, MA, Erin Crisalli of Hicksville, NY; three grandchildren, Jaylees, Mayleena and Skyleen Delgadillo and also many nieces and nephews. Noreen is predeceased by her sister, Maryann MacLellan.
Following cremation, services will be held at a later date in New York. The Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Noreen’s name to Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101 or by donating online; https://giving.massgeneral.org/ways-to-give/.