Rockport - Lillian Ann Welcome, 86, of Rockport, MA, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband on Saturday, January 24th, 2026.

Born on December 20th, 1939, in Manchester, NH, Lillian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Lillian was a well-known member of the community through her years as the Inn Keeper at the Peg Leg Inn and her service through the Rockport Garden Club. Lillian was a radiant soul who enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling with her husband and friends, and spending time surrounded by family.

Lillian leaves behind her dear husband Robert H. Welcome. Lillian and Robert met while working at Union National Bank of Lowell, MA in 1955, and married on October 29th, 1960, celebrating 65 years of marriage prior to her passing. Lillian was a loving mother, survived by her four sons Michael Welcome, Daniel Welcome, Patrick Welcome, and Kevin Welcome. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Sean Welcome, Megan Lucido, Robbie Welcome, Curtis Welcome, and Marlin Welcome. In addition, Lillian held dear to her heart the blessing of eight great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Lucas, Everlee, Levi, Kinslee, Lillian, Lyla, and Adelaide. Lillian is predeceased by her mother Irene E. Plourde, her father, Joseph L. Plourde, and her brother, Robert Plourde.

Visiting hours will be held at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester, on Wednesday, February 4, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Joachim Church, 56 Broadway, Rockport, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Holy Family Parish, The Jimmy Fund, Action Inc., or the Rockport Garden Club. For online guestbook, please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com.