Worcester – Carol A. (McArdle) Raskett, 65 of 13 Fairbanks St. passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 18 with her family by her side.
She leaves two sons Richard E. Raskett and his wife LeeAnne of Shrewsbury and Scott W. Raskett and his wife Shannon of Worcester; three daughters Catherine Gardell and her husband Timothy, Charlene Price and her husband Wayne and Lu-Ann Raskett all of Worcester; a sister Susan Baron and her husband Kenneth of Worcester; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many cousins, nephews and nieces. Mrs. Raskett was born in Worcester daughter of Edward and Helen (Reeves) McArdle.
She worked for the Worcester Credit Bureau for many years. Mrs. Raskett also worked at the former Irish Club in Worcester and Bennie’s Café before retiring due to her illness. She enjoyed traveling and loved life, her family and all her friends. Mrs. Raskett was dearly loved by the Irish community in Worcester.
A Liturgy of the Word will be held from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home (www.Royfuneral.com) 12 Hammond Street on Thursday May 20 at 10 AM in St. John Church 44 Temple St. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday May 19 from 5 to 8 PM in funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Network 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA 01608