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Carol SantaMaria Obituary
MILLBURY - Carol A. (James) SantaMaria, 70, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 02, 2013 after a long three year battle with pancreatic cancer in UMASS Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Carol is survived by her beloved husband of fifty years, John B. SantaMaria; two sons, Frank J. SantaMaria of Millbury and Christopher J. SantaMaria and his wife Andrea of Worcester; three daughters, Renee D. Chase and her husband Daniel, Marcia A. Courtney and her husband Shawn and Celeste A. Ford and her husband Neal all of Sutton; her mother, Florence (Williams) James of Millbury; three brothers, Robert James and his wife Linda of Holland, OH, Richard James and his wife Kathy of Sequim, WA., and Ronald James and his wife Kathy of Del Mar, CA.; eight beloved grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, Clayton, Abigail, Brynn, Emily, Taylor and Ethan; one great grandson, Jayden and a large extended family.
Carol was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Edward James. She graduated from Millbury High School and has lived there all her life. Carol worked for UMASS Memorial Hospital as a file clerk in the gastroenterology department for eleven years before she retired in 2011. Carol was a member of Saint John's Church. She enjoyed being in her yard with her flowers and her fountain. She was a quiet, loving woman who loved being with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandson.
The SantaMaria family would like to thank all the staff at UMASS Hospital's 3 ICU for the care given to Carol during her time of need.
Services for Carol will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Saint John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery, Millbury. A period of calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 5th from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Saint John's Church, Food for the Poor, 40 Temple St., Worcester, MA. 01604. To share your thoughts and memories of Carol, please visit her personal guestbook at:
mercadantefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol SantaMaria
September 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carol was a wonderful lady. John, Joy, John & Megan Glynn & The Means Family
David Arnold
September 10, 2013
John and Family: Sorry to hear of you lost.I know she will be missed.
Wendy Grossman
September 9, 2013
Dear Marcia and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I remember the good old days when we were kids and your Mom was always there for us or gardening. Love to all of you, Wendy
Mary Krumsiek
September 8, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 7, 2013
Celeste, Jay and I are deeply sorry for the loss of your Mom. May her memories stay with you forever.
Jay & Kristen Magill
Grafton, MA
joseph zack
September 6, 2013
sorry to here about your mother,i hope you and your family are doing well.my thoughts are with you.
Karen Wunschel
September 5, 2013
My heart is there with you all. Your mom was such an inspiration to me. I have found memories of us working in the flower garden and sharing clippings from her beautiful flowers. I will have these memories with me always. May god bless you in this difficult time. Love your friend and neighbor Karen Wunschel
Denise Picard
September 5, 2013
Dear John and Family,
I worked with Carol at UMass, as well as attended many services at St. Johns with you and Carol. Carol was such an amazing and wonderful lady who will be missed by those who were fortunate to know her. She was an inspiration to me after I lost my job at UMass and was unemployed for almost two years. She said to me, "Denise, come to the St. Francis Novena." St. Francis is so powerful, that you will have a job soon. I did attend the Novena, and I did have a new job before the Novena ended. I thank St. Francis and Carol in March every year that I am still gainfully employed. Carol, your Angels are definitely there to greet you. Rest in peace my dear friend! I will always remember you and your smile!
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Santa Maria and James families during this difficult time.
Love,
Christine, George and Alex Link
September 4, 2013
SantaMaria/James Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Jane Lavallee
September 4, 2013
John, Mrs. James and John and Carol's entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I worked with Carol in the office of Gastroenterology until she retired and I can tell you, when we could steal time to talk, she talked about each and every one of you with such love and joy. She shared stories, photos, and many beautiful emotions of so many of your times together as a family. And she was also a good friend who was there through some of my toughest moments as well. She was an inspiration to me (I always thought, "I want to be the kind of mother and grandmother she is") and a reflection of what true happiness looks like. You will be sadly missed, Carol, and never forgotten.I know the Angels were there to personally accompany you home.
kevin +rachel simpson
September 4, 2013
may you rest in peace.
September 4, 2013
Dearest Florence & John,
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your daughter/wife. I know how important Carol was in your life.
I will always remember the wonderful times we all had together.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dolly James
Steven and Beth Santa Maria
September 4, 2013
Uncle John & Family,
We write you with heartfelt condolences at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeannine Santa Maria
September 3, 2013
We love you Auntie Carol Rest in peace
Mike Santa Maria
September 3, 2013
Our Auntie Carol was a great woman we enjoyed a lot of cookouts at her home always was smiling and would be concerned about other family members she will be missed greatly and she will have a special spot in our hearts
September 3, 2013
Dear John & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Carol was my dear friend for many years, she will hold a special place in my heart. I will miss her dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Love, Bridget Naughton
Ken & Carolyn Anderson
September 3, 2013
Renee and family-We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers are with you all and we hope that in time your memories of Carol will bring you smiles and peace. Love, Ken and Carolyn
Patrick and Suzanne Conley
September 3, 2013
Sue and I want to extend our deepest sympathies in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If you need anything please let us know.
Melissa Cesaitis
September 3, 2013
John Frank Renee Celeste Chris Marsha and family I'm so sorry for your loss carol was a wonderful woman I'm so glad I had the chance to know her she will be missed your all in my thoughts and prayers. Missy
Melissa Cesaitis
September 3, 2013
John Frank Renee Celeste Chris and family I'm so sorry for your loss carol was a wonderful woman I'm so glad I had the chance to know her she will be missed your all in my thoughts and prayers. Missy
Roger & Sue Picard
September 3, 2013
SantaMaria Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
September 3, 2013
DEAR JOHN AND FAMILY:
WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .AND YOU WIL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SENDING WARM HUGS FROM LAS VEGAS..
JACK HENRY AND TRACY (HENRY) ST.JEAN
September 3, 2013
Renee and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your warm memories can carry you through the days ahead.
Fran
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