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Priscilla Ivashek Obituary

Priscilla I. (Pierce) Ivashek, 83, of 765 Pleasant St., died peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Oakdale Skilled Nursing & Rehab. Center, West Boylston.

Her husband of 53 years, Alfred R. Ivashek, died in August of 2003. She leaves her sister with whom she lived, Rachel P. Staiti and her husband Samuel; a brother, Donald R. Pierce and his wife Cora of Auburndale, Florida; and several nephews and nieces. She was born in Shrewsbury, daughter of Glidden B. and Esther R. (Richardson) Pierce, and lived many years in Paxton. Mrs. Ivashek was a graduate of Cushing Academy in Ashburnham and the Boston School of Fine Arts. She was owner and operator of Palentine Kennels in Paxton for many years.

A private graveside service will be held at Mooreland Cemetery, Paxton. Memorial donations may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden is directing arrangements.

www.milesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jun. 29, 2008.

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Norma Chanis

July 4, 2008

Rachel and Sam, My mother Millie and I enjoyed the time we shared with Priscilla and with you both at Oakdale. I have no doubt Millie and Priscilla will be together again soon in a happier place. We miss her very much.

Karen Temple

June 30, 2008

Rachel and Sam, My sympathy to you and your family also. I will miss her very much. Love, Karen (John Ivashek's daughter)

Dolores Berestka

June 30, 2008

Rachel and Sam

My sincere sympathy in the loss of Priscilla. I have many fond memories from my days at Dodge Park. God bless....

Dolores Berestka

Kathy Beshai

June 29, 2008

I will never forget how kind you were to my mother Mary Sweeney when you shared a room at Dodge Park Rest Home.I wish you could have known her when she was of stable mind.I truly missed you when you left Dodge Park I always enjoyed buying you a coffee and doughnut on Sundays and the conversations we had.Rest in peace.
To Priscilla family
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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