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Douglas Santimore Obituary
Mr. Santimore is survived by his wife Patricia (Devine) Santimore of Barre; three daughters Cheryl Marc and Diane Santimore both of Barre and Jennifer Phillips of Grafton; a brother Andrew Santimore of Worcester; three sisters Irene Sansoucy of Worcester, Faith Kennedy of Auburn and Blanche Lier of Buffalo, NY; 7 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Worcester son of the late Frederick and Alice (Bernier) Santimore and graduated from Worcester Boy's Trade. Doug served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and is predeceased by a son Douglas A. Santimore Jr. who died in 1998. He is also predeceased by three brothers Earl, Kenneth and Clayton and four sisters Jeannette Dion, Doris Considine, Joan Nestle and Lucille Jacques.
Mr. Santimore worked for over 25 years at the Worcester Housing Authority and retired in 1998. He was a member of the Main South American legion Post #341, the Worcester Lodge of Elks #243, the Knights of Columbus Alhambra Council #88, the Worcester Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee and an honorary member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #36. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family and friends.
The funeral will be held on Monday, September 22nd from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. Worcester with a Mass at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church 1222 Main St. Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are today Sunday, September 21st from 2 to 5 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Marfan Foundation 22 Manhasset Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carrick O'Brien
September 24, 2008
Jen & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you. I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I wish you peace in this difficult time.
Carrick O'Brien
William Puishys
September 23, 2008
Cheryl & Diane,
My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marie Saucier
September 23, 2008
To the Santimore family: I was saddened to hear of Doug's passing. I knew him many years ago when he was a Custodian at WHA. I remember him to be always in a funny mode and I enjoyed the times when he would come into the office to said Hello. He is at peace now.
Scott Nishan
September 22, 2008
To the santimore family my deepest sympathy to you all.Doug was the one who broke me in before he retired and I'm still trying to fill his shoes.He was and still is a good man just in a different but better place.God bless you all.
ken rondeau
September 21, 2008
hi pat.i am so sorry to see that doug has moved on,i can remember all those good old days in south worcester sharing a drink or two at the local joints boy he was so funny and he could make you laugh no matter how any one felt he was a great guy and although i have not seen you or him for a very long time i often sit out in my yard and think of all those good old days in the 50s/60s/70he will be sadly missed.
Karen Avedian
September 21, 2008
Cheryl, sorry to hear of your loss. May god bless you and your family during this most difficult time. You may remember me as Karen Ullstrom, we went to Gates Lane together so many years ago... Again, god bless you.
Karen Ullstrom-Avedian
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