SPENCER: Sue Dufresne 82, of Spencer passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Sept. 16, after a long struggle with C.O.P.D.
She was the wife of Russell Duke Dufresne who died in 2003. She leaves her daughter Cathie Grenier and her husband Felix of Spencer with whom she lived, two sons Russell Dufresne of Las Vegas and Kenneth Dufresne of San Francisco, her sister June Petruzzi and her husband John of E.Brookfield and her brother Stephen Bledsoe and his wife Deborah of Spencer, eight grand children, Richard Grenier and his wife Theresa, James Grenier and his wife Rosetta, Michele Prendergast and her husband Christopher, John Johnson and his wife Adriana, Tracy Potter and her husband James, Amanda Martin, Stephanie Dufresne, Kenneth LeBlanc and eleven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, former son in laws, Wayne Ducharme of Winter Garden, Fl and John P. Johnson of Plymouth, MA; two brother in laws, Albert Hawthorne of Sunnyvale, CA and his wife Gisela, James Mack of Quinebaug, CT and two sister in laws, Patricia Germaine of Worcester and Darlene Hawthorne of Benbrook, TX. She is predeceased by two daughters Sally Ducharme and Carol Johnson and sisters Joyce Petruzzi, Betty Grenier and a brother William Bledsoe.
Born in Checotah, OK she was the daughter of Floyd and Clara (Connell) Bledsoe and briefly lived in Worcester, Leicester and moved to Spencer at the age of 9, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Sue attended Spencer Schools and had previously been a member of the Spencer Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was employed for many years at the former Kleven Shoe Co. of Spencer and No.Brookfield. Along with her husband Duke, she owned and operated Sue-Dues Bar on Mechanic St. in Spencer for 12 years until they sold the business and retired. Sue was a talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing and would do alterations for family and friends.
In her later years, she enjoyed and took a great interest in her family who all loved her for her kindness, gentle disposition and loving heart. She will be greatly missed.
During her recent illness, Sue received wonderful care from the VNA Hospice in Worcester. Memorial contributions in her name will be greatly appreciated and may be sent to VNA Care Network and Hospice, Development Office, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608
Graveside services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family in Pine Grove Cemetery, Spencer. There are no calling hours.
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.