WEBSTER – Sylvia J. (Jablonski) Champagne, 66, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Kindred Hospital Parkview Central Mass., Leicester, after an illness. Her husband of 31 years, Hector J. Champagne, Jr., died in 2003.
She leaves a stepson, Hector J. Champagne III of New York, NY; 3 stepdaughters, Margaret Spence of Archer, FL, Marie Charbonneau of Webster, and Marcelle Champagne of Auburn; a brother, Joseph A. Jablonski and his fiancée Darlene Welch of Gardner; 8 grandchildren, Michelle Maloy, Thomas Gadbois, Corrine Charbonneau, Casey Charbonneau, Eric Miller, Chantal Miller, Stephanie Champagne-Mason and Hector J. Champagne IV; 3 great grandchildren, Cameron Gaboury, Molly Gadbois and Lilly Gadbois; a close friend of many years Louise; nieces and nephews.
Born in Webster, she was the daughter of Anthony and Frances (Smith) Jablonski and lived in Webster most of her life. From 1994 to 2003, she resided in Salisbury. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1964.
Mrs. Champagne first worked at Cranston Print Works Company. She then was a certified nurse’s assistant at Webster Manor and at Lanessa Extended Care. She was a receptionist at the Seabrook (NH) Greyhound Park for 9 years.
She was a member of Saint Louis Church. She was involved in both greyhound rescue and in Toys for Tots.
A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, December 22, at 10:00 AM in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the Webster-Auburn Lodge of Elks #2118, Industrial Circle, Auburn, MA 01507. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, Webster.