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Janet Kingsbury Obituary

Janet "Gensie" (Borbone) Kingsbury, 86, of Belmont Street in Worcester, passed away, Monday, June 23, 2008, in Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Her husband, Arthur Kingsbury, pre-deceased her in 1966.

Janet is survived by a son, William Kingsbury and his wife Kimetha of Oxford; two daughters, Beverly Sivula and her husband Martin of Spencer, and Patricia Hayes and her husband George of Shrewsbury; a son in law, Lucien Dube of Worcester; twelve grandchildren, Tina, George Jr., Michael, Melissa, Patrick, Karen, Renee, Heather, Eric, Danielle, Matthew, and Ryan; twenty-one great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A daughter, Joyce Dube, passed away in February of 2005. She was also predeceased by a brother, Joseph Borbone, and three sisters, Genevieve Lawrence, Yolanda LaMura, and Sara Doucimo. Gensie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Piscitelli) Borbone, and has lived here all her life. She was a member of Saint Stephen's Church.

Janet's funeral will be held Friday, June 27th, from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Saint Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton Street, Worcester. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery Worcester. Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 26, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMass-Memorial Hospice, in care of the Foundation, One Biotech, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jun. 25, 2008.

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Virginia Kingsbury

July 5, 2008

William & Beverly. Ruth Kingsbury McMahan and I send our condolances to you and your family. I regret not being able to express my sympathy to you personally.
Aunt Ginny

Cheryl & Donald Almstrom

June 27, 2008

Bill, Kim, Ryan and Family....
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May all your memories comfort you and bring a smile to your face.
Love,
Cheryl & Donald

Marie McNally

June 25, 2008

Kim and Bill,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences to you and your family.

Sheila Milliken

June 25, 2008

My sincere condolences to Borbone and Kingsbury families. Gensie was a real class lady I enjoyed meeting her many years ago. Rest Peacefully In Gods Kingdom.
Reagrds, Sheila Milliken

June 25, 2008

This woman will be missed. Her and her husband Joe were so kind to me when I msot needed a friend

Roberta Brooks

June 25, 2008

Bill and Beverly,
I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I remember her from way back in my JR High years and coming to your house she was a wonderful lady and mother. Bill...I'm glad to re-connect with you again at work and hope to see you Bev too.

Roberta (Birdie Del Signore) Brooks

Dorothy Annis

June 25, 2008

It was my privelege to know this lady and her partner Joe. The tender care and love they displayed for each other will be forever in my heart. I will miss Janet

Jamie and Debra Heath

June 25, 2008

Bill, Kim and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.

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