Doreene "Deanie" Wilson, age 94 passed away peacefully with loving family by her side. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1931, Deanie was the youngest daughter of Arthur and Martha Boston.
Deanie was Registered Nurse, beginning her career at Hahnemann Hospital in Worcester. She also worked in Bronx, NY before continuing her career in Whitefield, NH, where she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Wilson, M.D.
They married in 1958 and moved to Gardner in 1963, where they built a life together and created a family centered on love and faith.
Deanie was a devoted congregant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was a member of the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, and generously volunteered her time to help those in need.
Deanie was an avid bridge player and golfer and treasured the friendships she made throughout the years. Golf brought her particular joy. She was a long-time member of Oak Hill Country Club in Fitchburg, MA. Her golfing career credits include a club championship and remarkably, TWO holes in one.
In her later years, Deanie made close friendships with staff and residents at Heywood Wakefield Commons in Gardner and most recently at Alliance Health at Rosewood in Peabody, MA. Her nursing background never far behind, Deanie could be found stepping in to assist staff and her fellow residents on her daily walks at Rosewood.
Deanie is survived by her four children, William "Bill" Wilson, Jr, Kimberly Wilson, Lisa Wilson and wife Maria Cook, and Jennifer Wilson. Grandchildren, Jessica Lucier, Erica Lucier and fiancé Casey White, Rebecca Stake and husband Joseph and Sawyer Wilson. Great grandchildren, Reno Francoeur, Stella Stake (pre-deceased), Jax Stake and several nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her siblings, Howard Boston of California and Elspy Hipson of Tennessee.
Deanie will be remembered for her sense of humor, love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy of strength and devotion that will continue to live on in all that knew and loved her.
Private services will be held for Doreene.
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