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Alice Bashaw Obituary

Alice M. (Demers) Bashaw, 83, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 in Autumn Village in Worcester.

She leaves her husband Charles A. Bashaw of Shrewsbury; three sons Francis S. Cloutier of Kentucky, Michael R Cloutier of Spencer & Brian J. Cloutier of Worcester; three stepchildren Robert Bashaw of Oxford, Sally Jason of Shrewsbury & Paul Bashaw of Holden; two brothers Roger R. Demers of FL. and Dennis G. Demers of Colorado; two sisters, Cecile A. Williamson of FL. and Helene D. Martel of FL.; 9 grandchildren & several great grandchildren. Mrs. Bashaw was born in Worcester daughter of Richard O. & Annette T. (Gascon) Demers. She was a longtime foster parent to 19 children & adults. Mrs. Bashaw was a member of the Spencer Golden Agers, a life member of DAV #4 Ladies Auxillary in Spencer and delivered Meals on Wheels for 10 years.

A graveside service for Mrs. Bashaw will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Please omit flowers, donations may be made to the MA Association for the Blind, 799 West Boylston St., Worcester MA, 01606. Pillsbury Funeral Homes, 163 Main St., Spencer is directing the arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 7, 2008.

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Dennis Demers

August 8, 2008

Charlie, I am so sorry that I was unable to be with Alice in her last moments. For all others who had never knew Alice as I had, you missed a wonderful, caring, and fun person.

Phil & Peggy Whalen

August 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paula Martel

August 7, 2008

Auntie will be missed very much. Uncle Charlie, I love you and I'm always here for you
xo Paula

Rhonda Eskra

August 7, 2008

Please except our deepest sympathies. Love, Jacob and Robert

Rhonda Eskra

August 7, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Rhonda Eskra

August 7, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Peggie Hall

August 7, 2008

Charlie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Alice was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

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