Marion Roberts

WEBSTER - Marion A. (Willett) Roberts, of Thompson Road, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She is survived by a brother, Joseph F.R. Willett of Worcester; a sister, C. Theresa Conley of Auburn, and many, many nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Eugene and Aldea (Boutote) Willett, and lived in Auburn, Florida, and Oxford, before moving to Webster 3 years ago. She graduated from Classical High School in Worcester and completed the cadet nursing program at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a registered nurse during World War II. Ms. Roberts was a registered nurse throughout her life at numerous hospitals in the Jacksonville, FL, and Worcester area. After retiring from nursing, she worked for many years at Wal-Mart. Ms. Roberts was a member of St. Roch's Church in Oxford, and enjoyed opera and classical music. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are Sunday, August 24, 2008, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.