Mary Rose BRAZEAU

WORCESTER— Mary Rose (Brazeau) Spencer, 97, of Marble Street, died Friday, October 7, in Knollwood Nursing Home, after an illness. Her husband, Vernon L. Spencer, Sr., died in 1988. She leaves a son, Robert E. Spencer, husband of Barbara of Worcester and a daughter, Barbara A. Upgard, wife of Leonard of Millbury; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Vernon L. Spencer Jr.; a sister, Delia Brazeau, and a grandson, Lt. Thomas Spencer. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Adolphe and Malvina (Blanchette) Brazeau. Mrs. Spencer worked for Chess King Co. for many years and she was the first retiree from the company. She loved the Red Sox. The funeral will be held on Monday, October 10 from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, (www.Royfuneral.com), 12 Hammond Street, with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main Street. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610.