Jean F. (Wood) DePari,71, of 1075 Main Street died Saturday, Nov.8 in her daughter's home after an illness.
Her husband Orlando "Jack" DePari died in 1999. She leaves a son Daniel J. DePari of Texas, two daughters Janet M. Mapes of Rochdale and Sandra J. Sousa and her husband William of Rochdale, two brothers Paul Wood of Arkansas and David Wood of Charlton, a sister Barbara Whitney of Cherry Valley, six grandchildren Samantha, William, Ryan, Jesse, Amanda & William Manuel. She is predeceased by two brothers Robert & John Wood.
Mrs. DePari was born in Worcester daughter of John J. and Mabel M. (LaBree) Wood, Sr.. She worked for many years in the food service industry at various companys in Worcester County. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Red Hat Society and volunteered as a driver for F.I.S.H.. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, bingo and playing cards.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 AM in MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Leicester. A calling hour will precede the funeral from 10:00-11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to VNA Care Hospice, Development Office, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.