Auburn- Theresa G. (Shyp) Stachura, 76, of Auburn, died Sunday, Nov. 28, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.
Her husband of 53 years, John J. Stachura Jr., died in 2002. She leaves two daughters, twins Shirley A. Brooks and Susan M. Butkus, both of Auburn; a sister, Irene Yankowskas of Venice, FL; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Bernard and Rose (Kostrzeba) Shyp and lived here many years. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Worcester.
Mrs. Stachura was a claims supervisor for 30 years at Travelers Insurance Co., Worcester, retiring in 1989.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish and the Auburn Senior Center. She was Past Treasurer of the Catholic Women’s League.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Her brother-in-law, Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the funeral home.
Flowers may be sent or contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School, 50 Richland St., Worcester, MA 01610 or to Auburn Senior Center, 4 Goddard Dr., Auburn, MA 01501.