Mary Elizabeth Seskevich

Mary Elizabeth (Roche) Seskevich, 92, of Main Street in Leicester passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Jewish Healthcare Center's Home Hospice in Worcester. Her daughters were with her.

Mary's husband, Victor J. Seskevich, died in 1988. She is survived by her daughters, Jean Maney of Worcester, and Elaine Casey, with whom she shared a home; her brothers-in law, Charles Jacobs of Florida and John Lilley of Virginia; her dearest friends, Nancy and Paul Chase of Leicester; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Claire Jocobs, Helen Waite, and Nathalie Lilley; her brothers, Paul, Vincent, and William Roche; her sisters-in law, Elizabeth Ann Roche, wife of William, Jeanne Roche, wife of Vincent, and Anna Seskevich; her son-in-law, H. Joseph Maney; and her nephews, Dennis and William Roche.

Born in Worcester, Mary was the daughter of the late Grace (May) and William A. Roche. She grew up in Madison, Maine, and was valedictorian of her class at Mount Saint Mericy Academy in Waterville. Mary and Victor were married on April 27, 1944, at the Church of Saint Peter in Worcester. They moved from Worcester to Leicester in 1955. Mary worked for many years at the former H.H. Brown Shoe Company, where she was secretary to the president, and retired as a senior cost accountant. In Leicester, she was a founding member of Saint Pius X Church, where she was principal of the CCD school and a long-time member of the Altar Society. She was also active in the Leicester Girls Scouts, Mothers' Club, and FISH.

The family wish to express their thanks to the nursing staff of the Home Hospice and the Auburn VNA for their care and compassion.

The funeral will be held Friday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Auburn Dist. Nurse Assoc., 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501. Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., Leicester is assisting with arrangements.