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Alice O'Connell Obituary
WORCESTER - Alice B. (Minor) O'Connell, 91, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, November 30, 2018.
She leaves her husband of 66 years, William J. O'Connell; four children, William M. O'Connell and his wife Mary of Worcester, Thomas F. O'Connell and his wife Tina of West Boylston, Susan A. Burns and her husband Jim of Worcester, and John G. O'Connell and his wife Darlene of Worcester; nine grandchildren, William (Kristen), Meaghan (Gregory), Kevin, Leah, Anna and Nicole O'Connell, and Daniel, Stephen and Joseph Burns; a great-granddaughter, Bridget Alice; a sister Dorothy Plante; two brothers, Joseph and Norman Minor; a dear friend Edith Nachajko; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by eight siblings.
Alice was born in Worcester, daughter of Henry and Rose (Vachon) Minor. She grew up in Sutton and has lived in Worcester for more than 66 years.
Alice was a graduate of Sutton High School and the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and worked 25 years in the pediatric ward at Worcester City Hospital.
Alice was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and the City Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association.
Alice was a gifted baker and will be long remembered for her incomparable molasses cookies.
Alice leaves a legacy of love and family devotion.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Notre Dame Long Term Care for the compassion, care and comfort they provided to Alice during the last two months.
Calling hours are Tuesday, December 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Wednesday, December 5, from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice's memory may be made to Visitation House, 119 Endicott St., Worcester, MA 01610.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice O'Connell
Sponsored by Athy Memorial Home - Worcester.
December 8, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs O,connell,s passing.
George DuBois
Hollywood, Fla.
Brenda Raffa
December 5, 2018
Dear Sue and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Keep your memories of her close to your heart.Sincerest Condolences, Brenda Raffa
December 4, 2018
Mr. O'Connell and Family,
We will truly miss Mrs. O'Connell. A beautiful woman with a heart of gold and the best neighbor you could have. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. With love and prayers.
Raymond, Diane and Lydia Tremblay
Judy Wood
December 4, 2018
Bill and family: We were so sad to hear of your wife's passing. You were so devoted to her. I always enjoyed the stories that you told us about "your" Alice. Please, take care of yourself now. You have been through alot. Rich and Judy (McKinnon) Wood
Carol Rutkiewicz
December 4, 2018
To Alice's beloved husband Billy, loving family and friends, may all your wonderful and happy memories of this lovely lady bring you a life time of peace and happiness. In memory of Alice there will a Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00 AM Sunday, Jan 13, 2019.
Forever friends.
Joe & Carol Rutkiewicz
Patricia (Minor) Rice
December 3, 2018
Uncle Oakie, Billy, Tommy, Susan, and John, She was a light in everyone's life, with a constant beautiful smile on her face and love in her heart always. What an extraordinary person she was.
My deepest sympathy to you all. I'll miss her presence in the world.
Love to you,
December 3, 2018
Tom and Tina,
Sending my sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I enjoyed talking with her when she came to visit you when you lived on Dunbar.
Peg(Sullivan) Feeley
DONNA & lARRY JOHNSON
December 3, 2018
UNCLE OAKIE AND FAMILY
WE KNOW YOU KNOW WHAT A TREASURE YOU
HAD IN AUNT ALICE. SHE'LL BE GREATLY
MISSED. LOTS AND LOTS OF HAPPY MEMORIES
AND PICTURES OVER THE YEARS. YOU'RE ALL A
FANTASTIC EXAMPLE OF THE BEST IN FAMILY LOVE
AND VALUES. REST IN PEACE AUNT ALICE!
LOVE LARRY & DONNA
Janice Chevalier
December 2, 2018
Billy,
We were so sad to hear about your wife's passing. You often talked about her when you visited my mom and dad (Tom and Ginger McKinnon)Your wife had a beautiful smile,but of course she did ..she had a husband like you! May She Rest In Peace
Cathy Levin
December 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Alice's passing. She will truly be missed. I remember all the great times we had at Mema's house in Sutton. My heart goes out to her family.
Cathy Levin & Madeline Vounce.
Lisa Mongeau
December 2, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting Alice at Notre dame long term and I also had the pleasure of making sure she had a good supper and that she enjoyed her meals which she did. I so enjoyed her presence and I'm so sad that she's gone, but she will always hold a special place in my heart.
My sincere sympathies to the family, and always know that your in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my friend and it was a pleasure knowing you.
Janice Chevalier
December 2, 2018
Billy, we are so sorry about your wife's passing..many conversations you had at the Jewish Home where about her when you visited my Dad and Mom.May She Rest in Peace..and what a smile she had...of course... she had a great husband!!
Janice and Wayne Chevalier
(Tom and Ginger McKinnon's Daughter)
Mark Wyco
December 2, 2018
She never seemed to complain when you knew that she was struggling and instead would bring out a plate of cookies or a sandwich when you stopped by! Alice and bill raised an awesome family. What a legacy! I will miss her smile. Love always. Mark and Jacqueline.
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