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Byron Worcester Obituary
Upon discharge from the service, Byron became a journeyman carpenter working throughout the area. He also, at one time, owned and operated the Atlantic gas station in Stow (Route 91 and Graham Road). In 1968 he graduated from Kent State University with a degree in elementary education and taught at Echo Hills School in Stow until his retirement. Byron then worked for 16 enjoyable years at Fox Den golf course.
Preceded in death by his father, John 'Jack' Worcester, mother, Marion Worcester, brothers, Don and J. B. Worcester, sister, Helen Smith and baby daughter, Mary, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Joanne; sons, Dan of Stow, John (Julie) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ned of Durham, N.C.; daughters, Patsy Rospenda of Columbus, and Diane (Rick) Jones of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Anna Jones, Madeline and Christina Worcester; brother-in-law, William (Barbara) Roberts of Seattle, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews.
Byron will be remembered and missed by his friends, students and golfing buddies as well as the Wednesday McDonald's gang and the Holy Family Renew Group.
Special thanks to our doctors and the nurses at Summa's Akron City Hospital CCC Unit for their help and kindness.
There will be no calling hours at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Holy Family School Catholic Church, 3179 Kent Road, Stow. Visitation will be held at the Church Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, may be made in Byron's name to the Holy Family Endowment Fund or the charity of your choice.
(REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631)
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Memories and Condolences
for Byron Worcester
Jan Hyne
December 14, 2009
To the Worcester family...My daughter, Chris, was a student of Mr. Worcester's at Echo Hills School in the late 70's. Twice a week, he came to school early to tutor her in math. She lives in Denver now and remembers him as kind and patient. Her math skills have helped her greatly in her career. Thank you, Mr. Worcester, for helping her where I cetainly couldn't. Good memories keep the spirit alive.
November 24, 2009
Aunt Joanne, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss...Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family...Bruce
November 24, 2009
DEAREST JOANNE (AKA MARY J),
Hang on to the great memories of Bunny- and his famous remark to the kids in the back of the bus who asked him (the driver) if they could "make out" . He asked them what that meant -and there was silence -to which he responded, "If you can't explain it, you can't do it
Or something like that- foggy memory here....Class of '47 Falls Hi.
He was a gentle, honest and humorous man that enriched the lives of many students, golfers and family. He will be missed."
Marj Rardin Hollingsworth, Lyndhurst, Oh.
Ed Aurand
November 24, 2009
Hi Joanne & family I feel sadness in my heart that Bunny has passed, as a classmate of his we have known each other all through our lives. He was a good family man and we will miss him from our coffee hour fellowship. I will keep you in my prayers.
Redmon Funeral Home Inc.
November 24, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Diane Powers Steinert
November 23, 2009
I'm so sorry to learn about Mr. Worcester's passing. He was my 6th-grade teacher in the early 1970s and I respected him so much. My condolences to the entire family. He was a wonderful man.
Jayne Kallenbach
November 22, 2009
To the Family Of Bunny Worcester:
So sorry of your loss. Bunny was a great friend of my husband who I am sure has met him at the front door of Heaven. "MAY GOD FOLLOW YOUR FOOTSTEPS"
Jayne Kallenbach
Bob Kallenbach (in spirit)
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