Wallace A. "Wally" Mercier

Wallace A. "Wally" Mercier, 81, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 3rd in his home surrounded by family.

Wally is survived by his wife of 15 years Carol A. (Fields) Boisvert, Mercier; two daughters, Patricia J. Hannam and her husband Douglas of Worcester, and Kathleen J. Hastings of Leicester; a son, Michael J. Mercier of Aspen, Colorado; two stepsons, Robert S. Boisvert and his wife Margaret of Florida, Brian K Boisvert and his wife Eileen of Leicester; eleven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. His first wife Dorothy F. (Frye) Mercier passed away in 1988. A brother, Raymond, and five sisters, Hazel "Bobbie" Taylor, Eunice "Pee Wee" LaFerriere, Mildred Macabbee, Doris Nolle and Gladys Snay all pre deceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Fred A. and Corina A. (Germain) Mercier. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and has lived in Worcester more than 54 years.

Wally worked in the Plastics Industries many years as a floor manager for Amoco Container Corporation and retiring from Phalo Plastics both in Shrewsbury. He previously worked for the Worcester Gas Company as a Forman.

Wally was a Boy Scout Troop master for many years for the Lake View Troop 52. He also was a former member of St Margaret Mary Church and its choir. Wally was a lover of the great outdoors and enjoyed to camp, fish and hike. He also loved music of all kinds and was an avid guitarist.

Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Friday, October 5th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. A service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608.