Ramona Musker

Ramona Musker (Felix), 84, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, October 1 at The Palmettos of Bluffton assisted living center in Okatie, South Carolina.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Musker, of Lynnfield. Devoted mother of Oscar J. Musker and his wife Janine Brunelle Musker of Lynn, Susan Oliva and her husband Richard Oliva of Okatie, SC, Joseph Musker, of Washington DC, and grandmother of Joseph D. Oliva, living in Lynnfield. Cherished sister of Emma, Jorge, Carlos, Jose and their families of Mexico. She is also survived by in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, and other relatives in the United States and Mexico.

Ramona was born in El Dorado, Sinaloa, Mexico on November 12, 1936. She met Tom Musker in Mexico around 1960 and "took a chance" to move to Massachusetts for what proved to be a long, loving marriage until Tom died in 2002. Ramona had an Associate's Degree and became a dedicated wife, caregiver, and mother at their home in Lynnfield. She enjoyed playing tennis, bowling, dining out, dancing, and gardening when she had free time.

Once Tom passed in 2002, Ramona spent much of her time with family friends, as well as with her tennis team friends. Whether family friends, tennis or bowling friends, neighbors, or her caregivers at Palmettos in her final months, Ramona's "sass" and silly humor made people laugh, love her, care for her, and never forget her. Her energy, humor, and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.

A private funeral service for close family and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home at 19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield on Thursday October 14, at 11am, immediately followed by a burial service at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, in Peabody.

Flowers are welcomed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may also be dedicated to Ramona's name to The American Cancer Society via the following website: www.cancer.org (click "DONATE" in the top right corner).