WORCESTER-Beverly F. (Hester) Cancelmo, 70, of Worcester, died Friday, April 4th in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Richard J. Cancelmo; a son, Richard J. Cancelmo, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Brookfield; two daughters, Annmarie and her husband David P. Huberdault and Cathleen A. “CC” Cancelmo, all of Worcester; a brother, Timothy J. Hester, Jr. of Oxford; 3 granddaughters, Brittany and Kayla Cancelmo of Lunenburg and Catherine Cancelmo of Brookfield; her best friend, Marilyn Sthika; several aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Her grandson, Adam D.V. Huberdault predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Timothy J. Hester, Sr. and Doris C. (McPartland) Hester and was a 1955 graduate of Commerce High School. Mrs. Cancelmo obtained her real estate license in 1968, beginning her career as a realtor and becoming the first person to have a Remax franchise in Worcester County. She was listed in the Remax International Hall of Fame. Mrs. Cancelmo loved life, her grandchildren, family, friends and traveling.
The funeral is Tuesday, April 8th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, April 7th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to The Neely House, 750 Washington Street, Box 0716, Boston, MA 02111 or to the Family Rosary, c/o Ray Delisle, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609.