WORCESTER-Winifred M. (Reece) Staples, of 14 Bowling Green Lane died Saturday, July 19th in UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. She leaves her husband of 57 years Warren P. Staples, 2 sons Michael J. and David H. Staples, II both of Worcester, a daughter Patricia J. Smith of Webster, a sister Mary G. Gauthier of Barre, 3 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Stanley and Julia (Clark) Reece. Mrs. Staples was a graduate of Commerce High School and Becker College. She had been employed as a clerk at Norton Company for several years. Mrs. Staples enjoyed Cape Cod and Pine Island, Florida.
The funeral will be Tuesday, July 22nd with a service at 1:00 PM in O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral on Tuesday. Please omit flowers and make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.