DUDLEY- Mary T. “Babci” (Miller) Bolte, 85, formerly of Joshua Place, died Good Friday, April 22, 2011 in Saint Vincent Hospital with her family at her side. Her husband of 29 years, H. Earl Bolte, Jr., died in 1976.
She leaves 6 children, H. Earl Bolte, III and his wife Cheryl of Sturbridge, Maryellen Smith and her husband Greg of Dudley, Paul Bolte and his wife Peggy of Sunderland, Dan Bolte and his wife Rachel of Thompson, CT, Lisa Heider and her husband Don of Webster, and Tom Bolte and his wife Donna of Thompson, CT; 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, a great great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 13 siblings.
She was born and raised in Webster, the youngest daughter of Alexander and Stasia (Kozlowski) Miller. She lived in Webster and then at Joshua Place in her retirement. She became a resident at Webster Manor in December, 2009.
Mrs. Bolte was a counter clerk at the Grey Den and then the cook at Sacred Heart Rectory in Webster before she retired. She sang in the Saint Joseph choir and also in the Sacred Heart choir. She also belonged to the Choraleans, a local musical group. She was a member and longtime treasurer of the Joshua Place Association.
She was a communicant of Saint Anthony of Padua Church. She was an avid candlepin bowler and, in her younger years, a figure skater. She was an excellent cook and an ardent Red Sox fan. Her deepest joys were her faith and her family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Webster Manor for providing such excellent care for Mary.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 26, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Road. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, April 25, in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to Webster Manor Patient Activities Fund, 745 School St., Webster, MA 01570.