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Phyllis DePari Obituary
Her husband, John D. DePari, died in 1995. She leaves a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Arthur Smith of West Boylston; two nephews; Neal Labaire and his wife Linda of East Brookfield, and William Smith of Seattle, Wash.; two nieces; Patricia Smith of West Boylston, and Susan Nessen and her husband Christopher of Beverly; a grandniece, Alison Labaire of East Brookfield and two grandnephews, Jack and Eric Nessen of Beverly.
Her brothers: Ralph, Robert, Wallace and William Labaire, and her sisters: Catherine Labaire, Mary Thomas and Emily Labaire Danahy, predeceased her.
Phyllis was born in Worcester, daughter of Wallace and Catherine (Cronin) Labaire and lived all her life in Worcester. She graduated from North High School.
She worked for many years at the former W.T. Grant Co., the department store on Main St. in Worcester. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish.
Phyllis loved to interact with people. She was devoted to her entire family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was always kind-hearted and generous towards everyone in her life, including several generations of friends and children in her longtime neighborhood.
Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 4 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bob Weldon
October 5, 2008
I will always remember how wonderful Phyllis was to my former wife (Debbie Brank) and me as well as to our children JR & Joey. I will always remember her smile and the quickness of her encouragement.
Dolly Proffer
October 3, 2008
We are saddened by the passing of my Aunt Phyllis. I shall always remember the times we talked at length on the phone. I was unable to visit with her while we were in Mass this summer because of illness. I shall always remember the fun times we all had when she and my Uncle Dick visited us while I lived in Marlboro.
Her loving niece,
Dolly
Cathy (Labaire) Carpenter
October 2, 2008
I am saddened to hear of the death of Aunt Phyllis.... I often think of the wonderful times we had as children and will treasure the memories. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the calling hours or funeral because of my responsibilities here at Our Lady of Victory, but will have a mass offered here in her name.
Cathy (Labaire) Carpenter (daughter of Robert Labaire)and children, Kim and Carleen, grandchildren Steven, Derryck, Daina, Dylan, Madelyn and Connor
October 2, 2008
Aunt Phyllis- You will forever be in our hearts!
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
So Sadly Missed,
Your Nieces and Nephews, The Thomas Children
Roberta Labaire Paradise
October 2, 2008
I am so sorry to learn about Aunt Phyllis. I have lots of good memories and recent conversations. Sorry that I am not able to be there this weekend, but know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to a lovely woman..
Julie Girard
October 2, 2008
Phyllis will be in our hearts forever!!! We will miss her always.
Love Julie Girard (Cantwell)
Deanna, Amber and Jamie
Neal,Linda and Ali
October 2, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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