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Dorothy Hackett Obituary

Dorothy A. Hackett, 81, of Westborough, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Paul N. Hackett who died on January 3, 2008.

Born in Northbridge, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Olive (Gervais) LaLiberty and was educated in Northbridge schools.

Mrs. Hackett was employed as a baker for the Westborough School System prior to her retirement.

She was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, was a member of the church's 'Martha's and Mary's' and has been a resident of Westborough for 50 years.

Dorothy is survived by her seven children, Judith Plouffe of Hopedale, Leonard Hackett of Worcester, Donna Murray of Westborough, Christine Hackett of Westborough, Kenneth Hackett of Forney, TX, James Hackett of Westborough and William Hackett of Ocracoke, NC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Steven Hackett and Dennis Hackett.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 11, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., Westborough, are Wednesday, September 10, from 4 to 7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Westborough Fire / Ambulance Gift Fund, 42 Milk St., Westborough, MA 01581.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Sep. 9, 2008.

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Maria Fiore

September 12, 2008

My thoughts are with all of you. Mum Hackett was my friend.
I will always miss her very, very much. I love her dearly.

September 11, 2008

Christine,
Dave and I extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother so suddenly. You and your family are with you during this time of grieving...
The Diotalevis, Sterling, MA

Elizabeth Hackett

September 9, 2008

To the Hackett Family
Our thoughts and prayers, with our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. Our memories are plentiful and well cherished.
Love, Betty, Jeff, John, Annmarie
Englewood, FL/Owensboro KY

christopher boucher and family

September 9, 2008

To the Hackett family Jim and Bill very sorry for your loss you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Boucher&family

Ben Brown

September 9, 2008

The Hackett Family, my deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your Mother and grandmother

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