WEBSTER –Gertrude E. (Williams) Deptula, 88, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Webster, died Thursday, Nov. 17, in Mesa. She was the widow of Edward Deptula.
She leaves two sisters, Helen Balcunas of Oxford and Estelle Dursin of Pembroke, NH; nieces and nephews.
She was born and raised in Webster, a daughter of Peter Wojciechowski and Helen (Therzy) Williams. She moved to Mapleville, RI, when she married, and lived there many years before moving to Mesa.
Mrs. Deptula worked at Stevens Linen Associates in Dudley for several years. She also volunteered for Meals On Wheels. She was member of St. Louis Church in her youth.
The funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake St. Burial will be private.There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Support Network, PO Box 839, Southbridge, MA 01550-0839 Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., is directing the local funeral arrangements.