Harriet F. Creelman

Harriet F. Creelman obituary, Auburn, MA

Harriet F. Creelman

Harriet Creelman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Britton-Wallace Funeral Home - Auburn on Jun. 6, 2023.

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Harriet F. (DelNegro) Creelman, 86, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, Worcester, with her loving family by her side. Her beloved, husband Richard Creelman, passed in 2006.
She leaves her devoted children, Kim White, of Southbridge, Michael Creelman and partner Carey Zelesky, of Millbury, and Tracie Gleason and her husband Todd, of Southborough; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Barbara O'Connor, of Worcester; along with several nieces and nephews. Harriet was also predeceased by her brothers, Robert DelNegro and George DelNegro.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late George and Blanche (Gobeille) DelNegro. Harriet was a graduate of Commerce High School.
Harriet was a devoted stay-at-home mom, and after raising her children, was an Avon district manager for many years.
Harriet loved to travel, especially to Maine and the Bahamas. She was an avid reader and loved mystery novels. Harriet loved her family, and especially enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Creelman family from 9:30 – 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn. Her prayer service will follow at 11 AM in the funeral home, followed by burial at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn.

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