Wendy K. O'Connor, 65

Shrewsbury - A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. The world was brighter for many generous gifts we all received from Wendy. Wendy K. (Majcher) O'Connor, 65, of Shrewsbury died with her family at her side in Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital of Westborough the morning of September 22, 2016. Her beloved husband of 40 years passed away on May 2, 2014.

Wendy was born on November 24, 1950 in Worcester to the late Thaeddeus & Geraldine (Blockland) Majcher. She was a graduate of Burncoat High School, and went on to get her Bachelors in Nursing from Memorial Hospital.

Wendy is survived by her two sons, Patrick J. O'Connor and his wife Maylen and Ryan T. O'Connor and his partner Linda Brown, all of Shrewsbury; three sisters, Susan Sachs and her husband Arthur, Gloria Triola of Shrewsbury and Robin Majcher of Oakham; John Moore and Tony Russell whom she treated like her own sons and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Wendy worked as a RN for over thirty years in various Hospitals including UMASS Memorial Hospital – University Campus where she retired in 2014. She cared deeply for the people she worked with and treated them like family. She enjoyed many adventures with her close friends from the hospital. Family was so important to Wendy, she appreciated time with everyone.

Services for Wendy will be held Tuesday, September 27th from the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Saint John's Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will be held privately. A period of calling hours will be held Monday, September 26th from 4 – 7 p.m., in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Wendy can be made to The Jimmy Fund. Please make checks payable to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168.

To share your thoughts and memories of Wendy visit her personal guestbook at:

www.mercadantefuneral.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 22 to Sep. 26, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Wendy O'Connor

29 Entries

Ryan O'Connor

September 29, 2016

Thank you for all your support. Pat and I can't describe how lucky we were to have such great parents. I hope you all know she is in better place right now with the love of her life among others she has loved her whole life. We really needed all your support thank you so much.

September 28, 2016

We are deeply saddened to read of Wendy's passing. We have fond memories of Wendy. Like her whole family, she was a great neighbor (Whipple Street, Worcester). Love to all ~ Dot Sturrock Kiwak and Sharon Sturrock Thyden

Karen Bartlett

September 26, 2016

Wendy you are and will always be remembered as a very special person. Everyone you came in contact will carry that memory with them. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Nancy Welch

September 26, 2016

Wendy was certainly one of a kind! We worked in PSE at UMass together and she was always a lot of fun! The patients loved her as did all of her co-workers. May she rest in heavenly peace

Jackie Carlson

September 26, 2016

I will always remember Wendy's good humor and all the fun times we had through the years. I met Wendy in 1971 at Memorial Hospital in the O.R. We had many laughs, trick or treating, trips, etc. I will miss her smiling face and will always remember the great times we had. RIP Wendy!!!!

Kara Stapinski

September 26, 2016

To Patrick & Ryan and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother, I worked with Wendy at Umass for a few years, and she always made me laugh and smile, she was the most gracious, and generous person I have EVER met. I love her like my own mother, Thanks for all the wonderful memories and laughs Wendy. I am still in complete shock over this, I know you are watching over us in PSE, laughing and smiling away, Rest in the sweetest peace, I love you always, My little Wendel <3

Karen Lawton

September 26, 2016

My condolences to Wendy's family. She was a wonderful co-worker and friend to patients.

Madeline Herman

September 25, 2016

My sincere condolences to Wendy's family. Wendy always had a smile, which made you smile back, even if you were having a bad day. She was a great nurse and Orthopedic was lucky to have her...Rest in Peace Wendy...

Nancy Budd

September 25, 2016

To Patrick and Ryan ,so sad to hear about your wonderful Mom. She had the gift of caring and loving fun. I Will miss her but smile when I think about how much I loved her. She always made a person's day better. I will remember her gift of caring .

Karen Douville

September 25, 2016

Wendy, my forever friend you will be terribly missed! You were a generous and caring person and I look at your smile in this picture and it makes me smile. Patrick and Ryan, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Karen & Leo

Karen Douville

September 25, 2016

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September 25, 2016

Patrick, Ryan and Family,
So very sorry to hear of you mothers passing.She was a great lady. Compassionate,and caring. I remember the laughs we shared in the Ortho clinic at Umass.
Just know as you continue life's journey she will always be by your side.
God Bless
Trish Hendrickson

Becky Goodman

September 25, 2016

I've not seen Wendy in many years and i'm saddened to hear of her passing. I'm her cousin Becky (George) Goodman and I remember her happy smiling face when I was a child. Wendy was the middle of three girls and I was the middle of three girls. So as a child I felt a special bond with her. My mom Alice George was Teddy's youngest sister. In later years they spent time together caring for our grandmother Bessie Boucher. I'm so sorry for your loss I will never forget her smiling face. Thank you for the video it brought tears to my eyes. Love Becky

Peggy and Brian Pierce

September 25, 2016

My dear dear friend Wendy,
So many years we shared a special friendship,you so deserve the Peace you are in. Thank you for the years we shared...the birth of our children..watching them grow to be adults, the loss of our parents, the loss of your Jim, but most of all the wonderful years we worked together in the Ortho Clinic at the University. ..we all have our special memories of you! My codolences to the lights of your life..Patrick and Ryan. Please continue to make your Mom proud...she WILL be watching you! To her 3 dedicated,loving and always there sisters, Susan,Robin and Gloria, she will never be far from you. Thank you for being a special person in my life Wendy. Rest. Peggy

Susan Hawksley

September 25, 2016

So sorry for the loss to all of you, however Aunt Wendy (mom to Ryan and Patrick) left you some wonderful memories. In time they will help you feel better. Sorry for your loss

Joanne Heimerdinger

September 25, 2016

I worked with Wendy at UMASS, she was a wonderful lady. So sorry to hear of her passing... Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Dudley Ferrari

September 25, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Wendy at the Mass Medical Center. She was a competent and compassionate individual. She will be missed in this world.l

September 25, 2016

Ive worked with Wendy for many years and will never forget my dear friend,who was always there for me,and others. Christine Cobain

Kathy Del Negro

September 25, 2016

To the O'Connor family our deepest sympathy go out to all of you May God help you through this very difficult time Wendy was such a wonderful person Love Kathy & George DelNegro

Julie (Foley) Miller

September 25, 2016

I only met your mom a couple of times but she has always had a special place in my heart! She has been such a dear friend to my sister, Mary (Abraham), and that makes her dear to me. I have heard so many stories and always with a laugh or smile connected to it! She truly was a one of a kind woman who loved and was loved by many! Peace in your loss!

Deborah Harmon

September 25, 2016

Prayers and thoughts with you at this.so sorry for your loss. She is now angel with yourdad.they are watching over and still taking care of you.

Mary Anne Matys

September 25, 2016

Dear Ryan and Patrick, I am praying for you both. Your Mom was so warm, and I have wonderful memories of spending time with her. You two meant the world to her, and she will still be there to support you. May the love of your family and friends sustain you during these difficult days. May your Mom and Dad rest in peace together.

Steven O'Connor

September 25, 2016

To Patrick and Ryan your mother was a great person who was in my corner Im very sorry for your loss Steven O'Connor

Pauline Devlin

September 25, 2016

My condolences to Wendy's family. She was a caring person who was willing to help anyone in need. May she rest in peace. Pauline Devlin

Keith Birchall

September 24, 2016

My Heartfelt Condolences Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace! A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. We part with her knowing she is at Peace and in no more pain, God Bless.

Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel

September 24, 2016

The Mercadante Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.

Dr Richard Breed

September 23, 2016

My condolences to you all. Wendy was a loving, caring, gracious and generous person. May she rest in peace.

Louise Ferro

September 23, 2016

I am so saddened by your loss. May she rest in peace and may God comfort you and give you peace and strength.
Louise Ferro (Baranauskas) is

Dawn Lemovitz

September 23, 2016

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. There are people that come into our lives, filling our hearts with love, and we are never the same...memories will last forever.

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