WORCESTER-Ann M. (Rafferty) Gay, 56, of Worcester died Monday, August 15th in Saint Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 27 years, John Gay; a brother, Edward J. Rafferty, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Worcester; her stepmother, Josephine A. (Mastromatteo) Rafferty; a stepsister, Antoinette M. Szafarowicz of Charlton; several nephews and nieces and three grand nephews. She was predeceased by her dog, Johnny Boy.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Edward J. Rafferty, Sr. and Lois (Humphries) Rafferty. Ann worked at South High School for 20 years as an instructional assistant in the special education department, retiring in 2010. Her students at the school were like a family to her. Ann was an avid shopper and a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church.
The funeral is Thursday, August 18th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at NOON in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 10:30 until 11:30 AM Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, #501, Boston, MA 02210-1258.