Mrs. Molly Halliday Obituary (1928

ATTLEBORO - Molly Halliday, 86, of Attleboro passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Study Memorial Hospital. Born on Feb. 21, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland she was a daughter of the late John Alexander and Jean Jones. She grew up during the Second World War and married Ian Wilson in 1949 at Paisley Abby. Her husband worked for an international bank which moved them first to Pakistan, then to Burma where she gave birth to her only child John Wilson. The family moved then to Hong Kong and India. In 1965 the couple moved back to their native Scotland and purchased the Dumfries Arms Inn in Cumnock. Despite being widowed 6 months after their move, Molly independently managed the inn for 10 years before meeting her second husband, Ian Halliday and moved to Chelmsford, Massachusetts in 1980. Well-traveled, well-read and well-dressed, she made an impact on everyone she met. She was an animal lover who owned many dogs, cats, birds and even a tiger while living in India. Molly was known for her sweet voice and devotion to her small family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son John Wilson, her daughter-in-law Louise Wilson and by her two grandchildren Jane and Emily Wilson. In lieu of traditional services the family will be hosting an Afternoon Tea at the Colonel Blackinton Inn, 203 N Main St, Attleboro on July 20th at 5 p.m.