Gina M. Bechard

Gina M. (Toscano) Bechard, beloved daughter, sister, mother and nana passed away July 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. Gina is the eldest daughter of Kathleen (Ursula) Hassett Toscano and the late Anthony Toscano, Sr. Gina leaves her daughter Alicia Raskett and her husband Michael, and son Anthony Bechard. Grandchildren, Aubrey and Bradley Raskett. Sisters Diana Penny and her husband Joseph, Angela Deluna, Joanna Toscano and Christina Plaud. Gina is predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Mark, Michael and Anthony Toscano, Jr. and her sister Kathleen Rachael Toscano. Gina leaves nieces, Jessica and Rachael. Nephews, Michael, Corey, Mark, Carmine and her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Gina was born and lived in Worcester all her life. Gina worked many years in manufacturing processing at Sprague Electric, Astra Pharmaceuticals, and Allegro MicroSystems. Gina also worked part time for Home Staff and Medical Resources. Gina loved her family and absolutely adored her children and grandchildren. They were the great joy in her life. Gina enjoyed her trips to the beach with Diana, loud music, Harley Davidsons and cookouts sitting around the fire. Going to Sophie's Restaurant, playing Keno and a new found passion for her iPad. Gina enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and always kept her home as neat as a pin, taking much pride in that. Gina was a successful liver transplant survivor of fifteen years. Grateful for the time we had, still too soon to leave. Gina will always be loved and greatly missed. Arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gina's memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation - The New England Chapter, 88 Winchester St., Newton MA 02461 or Muscular Dystrophy Association, 33 Lyman St., Westborough, MA 01581.