Theresa Casey

NORTH OXFORD – Theresa M. Casey, 89, of Leicester Street, died Friday, February 17, 2017, in her home after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Lawrence P. Casey who died in 1997. She is survived by seven children, James P. Casey and his wife Karen of Lakeland, FL, Linda T. Primel of Oxford, Wayne L. Casey of Douglas, Ida M. Casey of Worcester, Theresa Gagne and her husband Curt of Oxford, Patricia A. Casey of Oxford, and Christine P. Vienneau and her husband David of Douglas; two brothers, Raymond Harnois of Florida and Phillip Harnois of Rhode Island; a sister, Pauline Ballard of Douglas; a brother-in-law, Raymond Casey of Oxford; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Casey of Shrewsbury and Kathleen Harnois of CT; seven grandchildren, Sarah, James, Casey, Tyson, Andrew, Jarrod, and Tanner; three great-grandchildren, Arlis, Lydia, and Linus; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother Paul Harnois. She was born in Douglas, daughter of the late Irene (Casey) Harnois, and lived in Douglas before moving to Oxford 55 years ago. She graduated from Douglas High School.

Mrs. Casey was a supervisor at Millbrook Distributors in Worcester for many years, retiring in 1991. Previously, she worked at Schuster Mill in Douglas. She enjoyed baking, gardening, vacationing with her family, and playing bingo. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, caregiver, and for making the best Grammy cookies. Her family was the center of her life, and she held a special place in her heart for Peyton and Taylor.

A funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Church, P.O. Box 488, North Oxford, MA 01537, or to the VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.