Andrea Ellen (Dixon) Lavery

Born in Norwood to Christopher and Sheila (O’Neil) Dixon. Andrea had a personality that would fill up any room. Growing up, Andrea excelled athletically. She played basketball at SNHU and later coached at the high school level. Andrea was a tireless worker with great compassion. In 2011, Andrea found her passion, and began her career as a nurse. Andrea worked at Norwood Hospital for over a decade, and was most recently working at Beth Israel Needham.

In addition to her parents, Andrea is survived by her beloved husband, Bryan Lavery; her adored children, Ali Marie Lavery and Christopher Herbert Lavery, her loving siblings Ali (Dixon) Barnowski, Jack Dixon, and Emily (Dixon) English, her beloved in-laws, Herb Lavery and Tina Lavery, and the entire Lavery family. Also left to mourn are Andrea’s twelve nieces and nephews, her O’Neil and Dixon aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her countless friends, especially Brianna (Donovan) Iessi who she loved like a sister.

Andrea loved her local community, often referring to Norwood as “the center of the universe.” In 2015, Andrea and Bryan purchased their current home in the exact location they were looking, two doors away from Andrea’s parents, and walking distance to both of her sisters. Andrea had great love for music, concerts, and dancing. She could always be relied on to save a wedding or party!

The family would like to thank the physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, especially Dr. Zosia Piotrowska and Dr. Katie Keane, for their dedication and compassion.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Andrea’s visitation in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Timothy Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Andrea’s name to CARING FOR A CURE and mail to: Mass General Hospital Development Office, Attn: Caring For A Cure, 125 Nashua Street, Boston MA 02114.