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Anne Hackett Obituary

Anne E. "Nancy" (Crowley) Hackett, 82, of Worcester, died Monday, October 15th in the Knollwood Nursing Center. Her husband, William H. Hackett, Jr. died in 1995.

She leaves 4 sons, William H. Hackett, III, Vincent P., Paul J., Robert E. Hackett all of Worcester; a daughter, Susan M. Charest of Auburn; a sister, Sister Mary Bernadette of West Springfield; 8 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Two brothers, John J. Crowley, Jr. and Edward Crowley predeceased her. She was born in Worcester the daughter of John J. and Anna E. (Bennett) Crowley and was a graduate of Girls Trade.

Mrs. Hackett had been employed by New England Telephone as an operator for 10 years, and later by the former Shawmut Bank, retiring in 1988. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, its Woman's Club, the Worcester Association for the Retarded, the 39'ers Club and the former St. Charles Social Club.

The funeral is Thursday, October 18th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park. Calling hours are Wednesday, October 17th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home, In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mercy Centre, 25 West Chester Street, Worcester, MA 01605 or Children's Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn Street, Boston, MA 02215.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2007.

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John-Linda-Joyce Kelley

October 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

susan kelley

October 18, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Yolanda Zampitella

October 18, 2007

Paul, Bob and Families,

Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know that you and your beloved mother are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Stephen Kelley

October 18, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Stephen & Mary Kelley

Lewis Miller

October 17, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family.

Claude & Barbara Sterner Lohnes

October 17, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Cynthia Price

October 17, 2007

Rob, Marie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Much love,
Cindy

Jack McGinn

October 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

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