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Alice White Obituary
Worcester - Alice White of Worcester, MA, passed away at home, January 10, 2021, of natural causes, surrounded by her sons. She was 96.
She graduated with honors from Classical High School and then Boston University, Class of 1946. She met and married the love of her life, Morton White, in November of 1946.
During WWII, she worked at the Division of Employment. After raising her family, she worked at her husband's stores, Morton's Dept. Store in Spencer, North Brookfield, Oxford and Barre, MA. They retired in 1995. She then helped out occasionally in her son's store, Whitco Sales.
Alice was pre-deceased by her parents, Benjamin and Gussie Snyder and her husband, Morton (2008). She is survived by her sons Barry and William of Worcester and her daughters Marilyn and Sharon of California. She also leaves two granddaughters Sophia Miller and Marisa Takal of Los Angeles.
Alice enjoyed cooking, clipping coupons, bargain shopping, Miami Beach, watching movies on TCM, contributing to her favorite charities, and long rides in the country with her husband. She was a member of Temple Emanuel Sinai, Hadassah and the American Society for Yad Vashem.
The family would like to thank her caregivers Esther and Margret as well as, her friends Chris, Brian, Franklin, Kay, Sam, James and Eneida.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to either Rachel's Table, 633 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609, or the National Kidney Foundation, 209 W. Central St., Natick, MA 01760.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, burial at B'Nai Brith Cemetery, Thursday, January 14th and Memorial Week will be private.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Scott, Michelle, Brian & Christopher Hawes
January 16, 2021
Bill & Barry, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. May you find comfort in the great care that was given to her and all the memories that you have of her will last a lifetime. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah L. Spink
January 15, 2021
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was a truly lovely lady. My condolences.You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nels Hanson
January 14, 2021
Dear Bill and Barry,
So sorry to hear of this. I have fond memories of Alice from my days working with you. She was always so kind to me, as was Morty. Thinking of you both, and am happy I got to see you you both in December. My condolences, Nels
sharon white
January 14, 2021
Mom, I love you very very much & you will always be in my heart. Now you can be with Morty and your family. Until then.....
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Hoffman
January 14, 2021
Dear Bill & Barry,It is always difficult to lose a loved one, no matter the age. Alice is now at peace and with Morty! You are both in our thoughts and prayers that your grief may be brief and your memories of Alice forever! Love Tim & Jill Hoffman
A Memorial DOnation has been made in Memory of Alice to Rachel's Table
Jared Greenberg
January 13, 2021
I´m so sad for the White family, please accept my deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Alice helping out at Whitco...
Susan Franchi
January 13, 2021
My deepest sympathy goes out to the White family, May happy memories of your mom comfort you in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathy,
Susan Franchi, RN
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