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Oct 9, 1948 - Oct 7, 2018 (Age 69)
Dawne and I were CCD teachers and then did the RCIA at St. Stephens. She was a very loving and spiritual person. May God bless her. Rest in Peace.
Kim Dipersia
November 01, 2018 | Teacher
Holding Dawne in my thoughts and prayers. May she know peace.
Nancy Durkin
October 22, 2018 | Mansfield, MA | Coworker
I worked with Dawne at the former Fallon Clinic. She was a very dedicated and hard-working Social Worker and community volunteer. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
Mary Bobola
October 22, 2018 | Paxton, MA | Coworker
I was very sad to hear that my Cousin Dawn had passed away. She was a very kind, caring , thoughtful, and loving cousin who blessed the lives of all who knew her. She was close to my Mom , Judy Mattress, and extended that genuine love and concern to all of her children. I sang with her in St. Stephen's Adult Choir for Several years and enjoyed sharing our love of singing and praising God together. I pray that Dawn Anne's family will be consoled in knowing that she is at peace, and no...
Catherine Dadah
October 21, 2018 | Holden, MA | Family
Dawne was present in my life from the day I was born. She treated me like a daughter and she was like a Mom to me.
As my Godmother she instilled good values in me, contributed to my life in every way possible with her presence. Dawne and I had a very special relationship. I will miss you Dawne and think of you everyday. Thank you for all of you guidance, help, and love. Your in Gods hands and pain free now. I love you!!!
Sara Torres
October 21, 2018 | Upton, MA
So sorry to hear of Dawnes passing. I worked with her at Worcester County Hospital many years ago and she was such a kind, loving and generous person who made an impact on the many families she encountered as a social worker...may she rest in peace
Kathy Bender
October 20, 2018 | Barre, MA | Friend
So saddened to hear about Dawne's passing she was a lovely person may she be at peace
Connie Amoroso
October 19, 2018 | Worcester, MA
I am very saddened to hear of Dawne's passing. She and I were dear friends for many, many years - though sadly - commitments, time and distance separated us. And while I hadn't seen her in a long time she was in my thoughts often and will continue to be. I'll never forget her kind heart, compassionate loving soul and beautiful voice. We sang together for many years in the St. Stephen's choir, we went here and there together, shared a lot of laughter as well as tears and worked side by side...
Pat McHugh
October 19, 2018 | Warwick, RI | Friend
Dawn and I were friends from the time before we even entered school. I spent hours at her house. Rest In Peace, sweet Dawne.
Paula Meoli (Fontaine)
October 19, 2018 | Friend
Dawne A. Birtz, 69 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.Dawne was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Julia L. (Tromovitch) Birtz. She graduated from St. Stephen’s High School. Dawne received a bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of the Elms, a master’s degree in psychology from Assumption College and later her degree for licensed social working from Boston College. Dawne worked as a licensed independent clinical social worker for 33 years at various companies including Worcester County Hospital and Fallon Hospice. She was also a volunteer at the Aids Ministry. Dawne was very active in her community. She was a founding member of the St. Katherine Drexel Circle, a member of Daughters of Isabella and a past state regent. Dawne was faithful member of St. Stephen’s Church where she participated in the choir, was a eucharistic minister and involved with RCIA. Dawne believed family came first. She enjoyed spending time with all her family because they were of the utmost importance to her.Dawne is survived by her sister-in-law, Royanne Birtz of Orange Park, FL; four nephews, James Birtz and his wife Jen of Georgia, Jeffrey Birtz of Florida, D. Mark Birtz and his wife Donna of Charlton and Stephen Birtz and his wife JoAnn of North Grafton; four nieces, Lisa Poutre and her husband Daryll of Florida, Susan Ducharme and her husband Francis , Marianne Gemme and her husband Edward all of Rutland and Sandra Evans of Grafton; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Beside her parents, she is predeceased by three brothers, Wilfred E. Birtz, Bennett Birtz and Durwood Birtz; two nephews, Brian Birtz and David Birtz.Her memorial mass will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Stephen’s Church,357 Grafton St., Worcester. Burial will be held privately. There are no calling hours. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to have assisted the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: St. Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton St., Worcester, MA. 01604 or St. Katherine Drexel Scholarship Fund, c/o Deborah Slavinskas, 16 Harold St., Worcester, MA. 01604. To share your thoughts and memories of Dawne, please visit her personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com
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