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Amelia Whaley Obituary
Holden - Amelia (Collins) Whaley, 62, passed away June 7, 2015 in Worcester following an illness. She is survived by her son Joe Lloyd and his wife Erin, daughter Stevie LaBelle and her husband Tony and son Jessie Lloyd, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. One brother predeceased her. Amelia was born October 7, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the Anna and Joseph V. Collins, Sr. She spent most of her life in Worcester where she worked as a Certified Nurse's Aid at Adcare Hospital for 25 years before more recently moving to Holden where she spent the last 13 years. Amelia found her calling working as a CNA, she spent her entire career working the 11pm-7am shift and often then working to take care of the elderly in their homes leaving very little time for herself. When she was able to she found her greatest joy with her four grandchildren, spending as much time with them as she could; day trips, shopping trips, attending their school and sports events were where you could always find Amelia, or to them their beloved "Mammy". All are invited to gather with her family and friends Sunday June 14th from 12-1pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536 followed by a Remembrance Service at 1:00pm in the funeral home. She will then be laid to rest privately at her family's convenience. Please visit an online guestbook to share a memory of Amelia or message of sympathy with her family at:
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June 14, 2015
Amy will be greatly missed. She was one special lady. I loved talking with her upon my arrival at work each morning. I am so sorry for your loss. She always talked about about her grandchildren she loved them all. Amy may you RIP. Moe
john buck
June 14, 2015
so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with your mom for 25 yrs, she was up to my house last year looking at property in our retirement park, I will miss her smile and her friendship, a great loss to us all.
June 13, 2015
So Sorry for the loss to the whole Whaley family, as my Co-Worker and Friend Amy will be missed by me and everyone that knew her. I know she loved her family, always loved talking about her Grandchildren and looking forward to seeing and doing things with them.
Phyllis Leonard
June 13, 2015
To the Whaley family,
I worked with your mom for 25 years, and words can not express what a wonderful and caring person she was.Amy,touched so many people in a unique way she will be missed by all.Phyllis leonard
Jessie Lloyd
June 12, 2015
Mom you were more then a mother to me.. you were my best friend and I will always miss that. Life will not be the same without you but we will learn to carry on where you left off. We will miss you beyond words can ever explain. Love you
Susan McGrath
June 12, 2015
The DeVerdi and McGrath families are so very sorry for your loss. Amy was a great friend and co-worker to my mother Cassie and cared lovingly for my grandmother Margaret. My grandmother said to me, "it's like we lost family." She will not be forgotten.
June 11, 2015
To the Whaley Family - We are so sad to read this news. Amy cared for our mother/mother-in-law a few years back. She was the kindest, most thoughtful and caring person. We are so sorry for your loss and for those who Amy was currently caring for. She will be missed. We just wanted you to know how grateful we were for her services. A wonderful person.
Sincerely - Bob and Karen Rayla (Holden)
Erin Lloyd
June 11, 2015
We miss you and will always love and think about you.
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