Helen L. (Goeckeler) Mencer, 81, of 41 Winslow Avenue died
Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Meadows of Leicester after an illness.
Her husband Donald R. Mencer, Sr. died in 1998. She leaves three sons
William J. Londergan, III and his wife Theresa of Melbourne, FL, Dennis M.
Londergan and his wife Katherine of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., Stephen E.
Londergan of East Brookfield, a step-son Donald R. Mencer, Jr. and his wife
Cathy of Auburn, two step-daughters Donna M. Padovano and her husband Ronald
of Worcester, Diana L. Roth and her husband Sonny of Three Rivers, two
brothers David Banfill and his wife Marsha of Worcester, Kenneth Banfill and
his wife Ginger of Hardwick, 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her first husband
William J. Londergan who died in 1976 and a daughter Maureen L. Londergan
who died in 2006.
Mrs. Mencer was born in Worcester daughter of William J. and Ethel L.
(Going) Goeckeler. She worked in the Leicester High School Cafeteria for 35
years retiring as a manager. She was a member of Leicester Senior Citizen
Club and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
The funeral will be held Friday, Feb. 22 from MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL
HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St.
Aloysius-St. Jude Church, 489 Pleasant Street, Leicester. Burial will be in
Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday from
4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the
Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309