Florence R. Grenier

Florence R. Grenier

Florence Grenier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2008.
BREWSTER — Florence R. (Blanchard) Grenier, 100, of Brewster, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2008.

She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Grenier.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Constance and Bernard Danti of Brewster, Donald and Constance Grenier of Carmel, N.Y., and John and Jacqueline Grenier of Shrewsbury; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two brothers, four sisters, their spouses, as well as her daughter-in-law, Ann Grenier.

Born in Northbridge, Florence was raised in Worcester. She had a career in retail clothing which included establishing and managing the bridal business for Marcus Co.. She later owned and operated the women's clothing boutique, Village Casuals, in Worcester.

Florence had many other passions and interests including oil painting and knitting, and also volunteered her time generously for many years at UMass Memorial Medical Center and the Senior Center of the Council on Aging in Northboro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at 9:30 a.m., at the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn, followed by a Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester.

Additional information can be found at:

www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.

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Mark Stevens

October 7, 2008

John & Family:
I am sorry to hear about you mother. You and your family are in my prayers and in my thoughts.

Nancy Dragon

October 7, 2008

Grenier Family~
So sorry for your loss. Flo is so fondly remembered by many people here in Northboro. She was such a pleasure to work with when she volunteered at the Senior Center, always upbeat, laughing and sharing a good story.
We all feel so blessed to have known Florence.
Take care,
All her friends at the Northborough
Senior Center.

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