DUDLEY – Margaret B. “Midge” (Chace) Bazinet, age 83, of 15 Pattison Avenue, died Friday, March 26, in Oakwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Webster. Her husband of 50 years, Ernest N. Bazinet, died in 1994.
She leaves a son, Michael J. Bazinet of Dudley; a sister, Catherine Clark of Southold, New York; a brother, Howard Chace of Naples, FL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Hope Pluta of Oxford in 1982, and by her brother, Walter Chace of Fullerton, CA.
She was born in Sturbridge, the daughter of Percy and Anna (Muggli) Chace. She graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge, where she was in charge of a girl scout troop and was active in school and community affairs.
Mrs. Bazinet was employed as a secretary at the Simonds Machine Co. in Southbridge, at Bates Shoe Company and Maanexit Spinning Co., both in Webster, before she retired.
She was an active member of the United Church of Christ, Federated, in Webster, and devoted much time to the Food Share at the church. She was also a league bowler at the Mohegan Bowl-A-Drome in Webster. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, read constantly, and loved to be with family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 24, in the United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street, Webster. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Southbridge. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street, Webster, MA 01570.
Scanlon Funeral Service, East Main Street, is directing funeral arrangements.