Gloria A. Walsh

Gloria A. (Kattor) Walsh, 87, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center with her loving family beside her.  She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Richard B. Walsh, Sr who died on October 11, 2006 and her son, Richard Walsh who passed in 1993. She is survived by her son, Brian J. Walsh of Worcester and two daughters, Deborah Limanek of Whitenville and Cheryl A. Haire and her companion Roger “Butch” Felch of Shrewsbury; 6 grandchildren, Michael Walsh and his wife Jean, Richie Walsh and wife Heather, Elizabeth Blythe, Chris Walsh and Joey Walsh and his wife Sherry, and Jesse Limanek and wife Arlene; 7 grandchildren, one great-great  granddaughter, her niece, Sandra Leroux; two sister in laws, Thelma Collette and Betty Pichierri her best friend, Connie Ledoux and her  dog Roxanne.  She is predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Kattor and a brother, Henry Orn. Gloria was born in Worcester daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Remillard) Kattor and has lived in Shrewsbury most of her life.  She was a long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.  She was a graduate of St. Stephens Catholic School. For many years Gloria and her husband were the owners and operators of Auburn Sand & Gravel Company. Gloria loved to read, play and watch tennis, enjoyed her time at the Cape and Florida. She was a true Patriots fan. Gloria loved to travel with her husband Richard. She was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Calling hours for Gloria will be held on Monday from 4PM to 7PM in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Her funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1290 Grafton St. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Gloria to a charity of choice.