Frances Oliver

Frances M. Oliver
WORCESTER - Frances M. (Callahan) Oliver, 81, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012 in the Jewish Healthcare Center after a brief illness.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Barry) Callahan, and lived here all her life.
She graduated from South High School, and received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Worcester State College.
Mrs. Oliver taught for 28 years in the Worcester Public School System, primarily at Ludlow Street School, Millbury Street School and Grafton Street School.
She was a member of Christ the King Church and a former member of its Women's Sodality. She was a member of the Educational Association of Worcester, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Retired Teachers Association of Worcester County.
Frances is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard E. Oliver, and two sons, Matthew A. Oliver of Worcester, and Mark R. Oliver of Kansas City, Mo. She is also survived by her niece Jan Oliver, a nephew, Russell Oliver and his wife Lynn, and their children, Russell and Katie, all of Worcester.
Visiting hours at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, will be Monday, June 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be Tuesday, June 26, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, the parish of her youth, 931 Main Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Why Me, 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 or to Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605.