Lillian Thompson Meyerholz, 83, of East Haven, died on May 27 at her home. She was the wife of the late William L. Meyerholz and daughter of the late Earle and Mabel Nolan Thompson. Prior to her retirement, Lillian had worked for Fire-Lite Alarms for many years.

She is survived by her children, William M. Meyerholz and his wife Jennifer of Melbourne, Florida, Michael E. Meyerholz and his wife Lisa of Destin, Florida, Debbie Smith and her husband John of Wallingford, and Mark Meyerholz and his wife Maria of East Haven. She is also survived by10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by five sisters, Elsie Holroyde, Florence Leveille, Emma Porth, Frances Rival, and Margaret Lindsay.

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, East Haven, on May 30 for a mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice Care, 199 Park Rd. Extension, Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762.  Sign Lillian's guestbook online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.