Doris F. ( Paradise) Blaum, 87, of 3 Blue Hill Rd. died Wednesday (Oct..3) at home after an illness.
She leaves a son, Charles E. Blaum of West Boylston, a daughter, Mary V. van der Linden of Worcester, two sisters, Rita S. Paradise and Barbara L. Healey both of Worcester five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was born in Auburn daughter of Francis and Eva (Lagesse) Paradise. She graduated from Saint Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
She was a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital working as a Supervisor in Pediatrics for many years retiring several years ago.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She enjoyed music and was an avid reader.
A Funeral will be held Monday (Oct. 8) from Fay Brothers Funeral Home 1 west Boylston St. West Boylston with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church 25 Fales St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
Calling Hours are Sunday (Oct 7) from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities 10 Hammond St. Worcester 01610