WORCESTER____Ruth A. (Grenier) Walsh, 87, of Worcester, died Thursday Sept. 11, 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center. Her husband of 52 years, Maurice J. Walsh, Jr, died in 1993.
She leaves three sons, Maurice J. Walsh, III of Worcester; Gary R. Walsh of Sturbridge and Stephen R. Walsh of Auburn; a daughter, Ruth A. Walker of Holden; a brother, Francis Grenier of Holden; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Alvin Grenier and a sister, Eunice Fassett. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Stuart and Rose (Davieau) Grenier and lived here all her life.
Mrs. Walsh worked as a furrier for several years many years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and was a former member of St. Stephen’s Church. She was a graduate of Worcester Girl’s Trade High School.
The funeral will be held on Saturday Sept. 13, 2008 with a Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham, Ma., 01701. DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, is directing funeral arrangements.