WORCESTER-Mary E. (Thayer) Beatty, 87, of Worcester, died Saturday, October 25th in her home with her daughter Nancy by her side. Her husband, Thomas F. Beatty, died in 2002. She leaves two daughters, Nancy S. Taylor of Worcester and Carol A. Evans of Brighton, CO; a brother, Leo Thayer of Bangor, ME; three grandchildren, Melissa Kerr, and Ricky and Randy Evans; six great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her grandson, Robert Kerr.
She was born in Pepperell, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Capeless) Thayer and lived here most of her life, graduating from North High School. Mrs. Beatty was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and she enjoyed gardening and took great pride in her yard.
The funeral is Wednesday, October 29th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:30 A.M. in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 341 June Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. A calling hour is from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.