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Rita Boucher, 62
Sunday, April 07, 2002
WORCESTER - Rita Boucher, 62, of 86 Austin St., died Thursday, April 4, in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center.
She leaves a son, Paul Boucher of Worcester; two brothers, Aldor Boucher of Woonsocket, R.I., and John Boucher of Maine; three sisters, Shirley Cloutier and Mary Kuilles, both of Worcester, and Cecile Boucher of Woonsocket; nephews and nieces.
A son, Kenneth Boucher of Worcester, predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of Aldor and Amanda (Christman) Boucher, and lived here most of her life.
Ms. Boucher was a homemaker.
The memorial service will be held at a later date.
Burial will be in Hope Cemetery.
There are no calling hours. Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., is directing arrangements.
Frances H. Brisbois, 93
Thursday, April 04, 2002
DUDLEY - Frances H. (David) Brisbois, 93, of Joshua Place Apartments, died Wednesday, April 3, in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster.
Her husband of 57 years, Emile Brisbois, died in 1984. She leaves a son, Richard L. Brisbois of Somerset; two daughters, Claire Horan and Bernice Mansfield, both of Webster; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews.
A son, Emile Brisbois Jr. of Weymouth, three grandchildren, four brothers, and two sisters predeceased her.
She was born in Dudley, daughter of Paul and Martha (Potkaj) David, and lived here all of her life.
Mrs. Brisbois was a spooler for many years at Packard Mills.
She later worked at Putnam Manufacturing in Grosvenordale, and worked for several years at the cafeteria at Shepherd Hill Regional High School, before retiring in 1982.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church, and founding member of Joshua Place Tenants Association, serving as recording secretary for 10 years.
She enjoyed arts, crafts and traveling.
She went on many bus trips with her husband.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 5, from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Road.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster.
A calling hour will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 277, Dudley, MA 01571.
Amelia M. Cornacchioli
Saturday, April 06, 2002
WORCESTER - Amelia M. (Pepi) Cornacchioli, 93, formerly of 169 Plantation St., died Friday, April 5, in Salisbury Nursing Center, after an illness.
Arthur S. Manzi & Son Funeral Home and Garden Chapel, 179 Shrewsbury St., is directing funeral arrangements, which are incomplete.
Jennie B. DiSalvo, 84
Friday, April 05, 2002
LEOMINSTER - Jennie B. (Annaloro) DiSalvo, 84, of 45 St. Jean St., died Wednesday, April 3, in Fairlawn Nursing Home.
She leaves her husband of 62 years, Salvatore J. DiSalvo; two sons, Anthony L. DiSalvo of Bernardsville, N.J. and Leonard W. DiSalvo of Leominster; a brother, Vincent Annaloro of Rochester, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Two sisters, Assunta "Sally" Fredette and Mary Nicolosi; and two brothers, Charles and William Annaloro, predeceased her.
She was born in Lawrence, daughter of Leonardo and Zena (Caruso) Annaloro and had lived in Leominster since 1953.
She graduated from Lawrence High School.
Mrs. DiSalvo and her husband owned and operated the former Hayward Farms Restaurant until 1969.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 6, from Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the funeral home.
Dooley service
Friday, April 05, 2002
ASHBY - A graveside service for William J. Dooley Jr., 65, of 644 Main St., who died Jan. 30, will be held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Glenwood Cemetery.
Lavery-Chartrand Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, is directing arrangements.
Theresa C. Dupuis, 75
Saturday, April 06, 2002
GARDNER - Theresa C. (Cormier) Dupuis, 75, of 137 Mechanic St., died Friday, April 5, at home after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 47 years, Joseph R. Dupuis; two sons, Philip J. Dupuis of Gardner and Paul R. Dupuis of Templeton; a brother, Marist Brother Gerard Cormier of Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Doris Mailloux of Gardner; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
A brother, Roger Cormier of Gardner, predeceased her.
She was born in Gardner, daughter of Laurent and Alma (Cormier) Cormier.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 9, from Boucher Funeral Home Inc., 110 Nichols St., with Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St.
Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.
John H. Ford, 81
Saturday, April 06, 2002
GARDNER - John H. Ford, 81, of 81 Church St., bank employee and World War II veteran, died Thursday, April 4, in Heywood Hospital, after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Estelle R. (LeBlanc) Ford of Gardner; a son, John R. "Bob" Ford of Hopedale; two daughters, Beth E. Bumbarger of Hudson and Marjorie J. Fischer of Watertown; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
A sister, Florence Anna Virginia Santy of Nashua, N.H., died in 1999.
He was born in Irvington, N.J., son of John H. and Florence S. (Hopkins) Ford.
He graduated from Lisbon High School in New Hampshire, in 1939.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a anti-aircraft automatic weapons fire control electrician.
Mr. Ford owned and operated New England Consumer Buyers Association of Gardner from 1952 to 1968.
He later worked for Dial Finance Co. of Worcester, and Consumer Savings Bank.
He was a member of Mission Street Congregational Church, and served on its board of directors.
He was a past president of the American Legion Post 129.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 8, in Boucher Funeral Home Inc., 110 Nichols St.
Burial will be in the Veterans' Cemetery, Winchendon, at a later date.
Calling hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the funeral home.
Donations may be made to Mission Street Congregational Church, Mission Street, Gardner, MA 01440.
James F. Gibbons, 77
Saturday, April 06, 2002
PITTSFIELD - James F. Gibbons, 77, of 39 Joan Drive, a longtime school administrator and educator, died Monday, April 1, at his daughter's home in Wayland.
He leaves his wife, Josephine (Nugent) Gibbons; two sons, James M. Gibbons of Burlington, Vt., and Joseph N. Gibbons of Wayland; a daughter, Mary S. Terranova of Wayland; a brother, John A. Gibbons of Danvers; a sister, Mary T. Gibbons of Clinton; and five grandchildren.
He was born in Clinton, son of James F. Gibbons Sr. and Mary (Hastings) Gibbons, and graduated from Fitchburg State College.
He received a master's degree in 1950 from Columbia University in New York.
He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He lived many years in Pittsfield.
He was a longtime educator and school administrator in Pittsfield.
He retired as director of vocational and technical education for the city of Pittsfield in 1985.
He was a licensed Realtor, and taught woodworking.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and was a former member of the parish council.
The funeral was held earlier in the week. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the James F. Gibbons Memorial Scholarship for Vocational Education, c/o Devanny-Condron Funeral Home, 40 Maplewood Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Elizabeth F. Glotch, 89
Friday, April 05, 2002
DERRY, N.H. - Elizabeth F. Glotch, 89, of Oleson Road, died Thursday, April 4, in Parkland Medical Center, after a short illness.
Her husband, Edward J. Glotch, died in 1979.
She leaves a daughter; a son, Edward Glotch of Gardner, Mass.; three grandchildren; a brother; and a nephew.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 8, in Holy Cross Church, Hampstead Road.
Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery in Methuen, Mass.
Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St.
