Lydia Serov, of Morris, MN, died Thursday, May 7 at the age of 94. 

Lydia was born in Moscow, Russia in 1932 and immigrated to Minnesota in 1988. She settled in St. Paul with her daughter Julia and husband Alexander, to whom she was married for 52 years. Lydia studied and spoke French, English, Latin, and Spanish alongside her native Russian. She worked as a professional translator and interpreter, both in Russia and in St. Paul, Minnesota. She moved in with her daughter’s family in Morris 11 years ago following the death of her husband. She was an exceptionally educated individual, selfless, humble, and a kind and gentle soul who always supported her family. 

A Celebration of Life for Lydia Serov will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16 in the backyard of her home at 8 Brook Street in Morris. 

Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Alexander Serov. Lydia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Julia and Marshall Hoffman of Morris; brother Vladimir Slobodskoy of Newton, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Yasha, Ira, Sara, and Isaac. 

Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association.