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Christine Woods Obituary

Christine M. (Zelesky) Woods, 65, a long time Southborough resident, died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham.

Mrs. Woods was a 1963 graduate of St. Stephen High School and a 1966 graduate of St. Vincent's School of Nursing, both of Worcester. She later continued her education and graduated from Framingham State College in 1996. Christine was an Occupational Health Nurse for Dow Chemical in Marlborough for over 22 years, retiring in December of 2010. She was a member of St. Matthew Church of Southborough and enjoyed traveling and spending her summers in York, ME. As a devoted mother and grandmother, her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Donald P. Woods of Southborough; her children, Cheri Wilson and her husband Jonathan of Dover, NH; Michael Woods and his wife Andrea of Woburn; Karen Woods of Tewksbury; a sister, Carolyn Urban and her husband James of Southborough; 4 brothers, Vincent Zelesky and his wife Aileen of Worcester; Paul Zelesky of Southborough; John Zelesky and his wife Ellen of Worcester; James Zelesky and his wife Nancy of Hiram, ME; 5 grandchildren, Emily and Ian Wilson; Jacey, Darren, and Dylan Woods; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 3, from 4 to 8 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St . Rte 30, Southborough.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, November 4, at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew Church, Highland St., Southborough. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, 328 Green Pond Rd., PO Box 306, Hibernia, NJ 07842. To send words of condolence go to

www.morrisfuneralparlor.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2011.

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Lynne Markinac

November 6, 2011

Don
I was out of town last week so just heard about Chris' passing in church today. I was shocked and so sad. I am sure this brings you such sorrow. Please let me know if I can do anything

DONNA HAWKES

November 4, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your wife's passing I did t know she was sick. but, justthink she is free and with God and not hurting anymore. You will be with her when you go to God.

Donna Hawkes
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Maggie and Tom Costa

November 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 3, 2011

From a long lost cousin, I was very sad to hear of the passing of Chris. I have many many found memories of her as a youngster. Phil Witt

BOB FOSS

November 2, 2011

DON SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF CHRIS,GOD BLESS YOU

Jackie Woods

November 2, 2011

Don & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


Fondly,
Jackie Woods

Joe Laster

November 2, 2011

The Zelesky & Woods families,

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Janet and Fran Paquette

November 2, 2011

Don and family, We are shocked and saddened to read that Chris has passed. She was a wonderful friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

HELEN McManus

November 2, 2011

Don,
Sorry to hear about Chris. Have many happy memories of times shared while our children were growing up.

Robyn Tower

November 2, 2011

Don and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Chris. She will be missed in York. We have fond memories of the fun we shared at the events at Flagg's. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Robyn and Joel Tower

Melissa Pinkham

November 2, 2011

Dear Uncle Don, Cherie, Michael, and Karen,
Our prayers are with you in this time of loss, and also rejoicing that Aunt Chris is now with Our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ singing, and praising for all eternity!
Sending our condolences to you at this difficult time.
Love,
Melissa Pinkham and family

The Staff of Morris Funeral Home

November 2, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Shayne Bernard

November 1, 2011

Mr.Woods and Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Woods while growing up at the beach.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.

Kindly,
Shayne Bernard (Leclerc)

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