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Deirdre Conant Obituary
She is survived by her husband, James D. Conant of Auburn; her daughters, Becky delaGorgendiere of Southbridge, Laura Howard of Barre; her beloved grandchildren, Erin, Colleen, Ryan and Owen Howard; a brother, William Cadarette of Wilbraham, and a sister, Lois Rubin of Boston. Her son Jamie Conant preceded her in death.
Deirdre was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late William and Lorraine (Osier) Cadarette. She attended Auburn schools and earned her bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State College.
Mrs. Conant was a Special Education teacher at Worcester Vocational Technical High School and the Nazareth Home for Boys.
She was an avid reader and solver of crossword puzzles; she loved to spend time in her garden. Above all she enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 4-7 PM on Friday, November 19, 2010 in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. Her funeral will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. North, Auburn. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Why Me, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Why Me is a Worcester based non-profit organization created to help Central New England families cope with childhood cancer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deirdre Conant
lois rubin
December 10, 2010
my tears will be trembling, now we're somewhere else, one last glass of wine we will pour, and i'll hold you one more time and leave you on the rolling river shores..of changes....(from changes(
roxanne tatro
December 9, 2010
i did not know deidre but grew up knowing lois as a small child. my mother and lois were great friends. i have been speaking with lois and she tells me how wonderful her sister was. i lost my mother almost ten years ago and i am not here to say that it gets easier with time. i will say though that the memories get sweeter as time goes on. i am extremely sorry for your loss.may God be with you in your time of need
gabriel vicenty
November 23, 2010
sorry i could not get to the services.Dee always treated me well and was kind.I was very sorry to hear that she was passed on and i know Lois was very upset. when ever she called or Lois called her i spoke to her.God will have her now and no more pain. Gabriel
angela rubin
November 18, 2010
I will miss you my beautiful aunt , she was one of the kindest people I knew. You will truely be missed.... rest in peace
November 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of Dee's family and friends. We were all close as children as our parents were great friends, Lois was like a little sister for me! Still is, after so many years we reconnected on facebook, Dee was so happy about that! God bless all of you in your time of grief!
TERRE Labaire
Betty Fyrberg
November 18, 2010
Dee was a kind,honest and gentle woman. Her care for young people and compassion for the less fortunate will be remembered.May God grant your family strength at this difficult time . May you rest in peace in the arms of the Father, Dee. My sincerest sympathies to the family.
Dennis Sparks
November 18, 2010
I a afriend of Lois. I dinot know her, but Lois talked about "Dee" often. Rest in peace. My sympathy to her family
dennis sparks
November 18, 2010
I am a friend of Lois. She often talked about her ster Dee. May she rest in peace.
Dennis Sparks
Dennis Sparks
November 18, 2010
I did not know Deirdre, but I am a friend of her sister Lois.She talked about her sister and the troublethey used fnd as kids. Sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace.
Julie Berchen
November 17, 2010
So sorry for you loss. I remember Mrs. Conant as such a great Mom to her children when Laura and I were childhood friends. May she rest in peace with God.
November 17, 2010
I worked with Dierdre at Nazareth Home and we all often had lunch together. What a sad day picking up the newspaper and reading she is now gone and at such a young age. Dierdre was very serious about her passion for teaching. She particularly had a soft spot for those less fortunate. I know God has a special place for her in the place she now rests. Ruth Kaminski (Leicester MA)
Lynna Cuneo
November 17, 2010
I went to school with both Becky and Jaimie. Mrs. Conant must have been a REALLY great mom to raise such great kids. So sorry to hear about her passing. My thoughts are with the family.
Carol Dunkerton
November 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 17, 2010
Miles and life styles have separated us through our adult lives Dee, but the many fun and loving times of our childhood will remain in my heart forever. My prayers and sympathy to all who Dee has touched. Love your cousin Pam.
Casandra Tayse
November 17, 2010
Oh my gosh.. She was my teacher when I was in high school. She was such a friendly kind hearted woman too. She will be missed that's for sure.
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