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Joanne Walley Obituary
"Gentle Breeze"
Worcester - Joanne "Gentle Breeze" (Fricker) Mercado Walley, 68, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at UMass Hospital.
She is survived by her loving husband of ten years, Henry A. "Hank" Walley. Joanne is also survived by three sons, Miguel Mercado of Dudley, Efrain Mercado of Rutland, and Marco Mercado and his wife Maria of Rutland; a daughter, Maria Mercado and her husband Jose of Margate, Florida; a step-daughter, Jennifer Turcotte Walley of Worcester; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Joanne was born in Framingham, daughter of the late Albert and Caroline (Cacciola) Fricker.
Joanne worked for several area companies including L. Hardy Knife Company, Allegro, and had also cared for numerous children as a day care worker. Before she married Hank, her future mother in law had already adopted her into the Nipmuc Tribe and she was given the name "Gentle Breeze". She enjoyed being a part of the Nipmuc Tribe and regularly attended Pow Wow's with her new family and with her loving husband, Hank.
Memorial Calling Hours for Joanne will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A graveside service will be on Saturday, November 25, at 10 a.m.in Hope Cemetery (those attending are asked to proceed directly to the cemetery).
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Misty Aumann
February 15, 2021
Rest well auntie sorry I didn't get to see you or my cousins much
Love misty
Tom Silver Fox Morse
November 24, 2017
May you Rest In Peace my dear friend, for you are flying with the angels now. Please watch over us, all of our days.
The Creator guides you and keep you strong.
Kenny Troy
November 23, 2017
I am sorry for you loss. but know she rest in the arms of our Lord. Treasure the many memories and know she will always be in your heart.
Kiddie Mansker
November 22, 2017
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy
always in my heart
Auntie Kiddie Mansker
Jacquee Mercado
November 21, 2017
Rest in peace Nana
Kevin Valdivieso
November 21, 2017
Rip Joanne I had good memories with you ,playing cards and I know your favorite was playing jacks or better, and going to the mountains ,I'll always remember that, May you be close to God in paradise,see you when I get there , no more pain no more hurt, Love Kevin
Florence supernor
November 21, 2017
God bless you and your family. Loving thoughts and prayers go out to you. Flip
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