Charlene Dumais

Charlene (Sangenario) Dumais, 34, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by the man she loved for thirteen years, her husband, Daniel A. Dumais; her parents, Gary and Susan J. (Boudreau) Sangenario of Worcester; two sisters, her twin, Jennifer L. Sangenario and Denise D. Sangenario both of Worcester; two brothers, Senior Airman, Michael G. Sangenario and his wife Ashley and their twins, Ava and Liam of Charleston, South Carolina and Matthew G. Sangenario of Worcester; her maternal grandmother, Joan Boudreau of Worcester; her paternal grandfather, John Sangenario of Hampton, NH; her father and mother in law, Omer H. Jr. and Pamela M. Dumais of West Yarmouth, MA and her sister in law, Denise R. Dumais of Southampton, MA. Charlene was born in Worcester, and graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, she later earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Clark University. After getting married in 2007, she moved to Boylston. Charlene studied for and successfully passed an examination to become a Certified Veterinary Technician, while undergoing cancer treatments. She was a surgical veterinary technician at VCA Northborough; and had previously volunteered and worked at the Sterling Animal Shelter. She enjoyed horseback riding and was Co-Captain of the equestrian team at Clark. She had a passion for animals and their well being. Charlene loved her family, and was a devoted friend; it has been said that once she was your friend, she was your friend for life. Her selflessness toward helping those in need, led her to establish Paws For The Cause Inc. in November 2010, a non-profit charitable organization, whose mission it is to promote Cancer awareness in the community, to raise funds to help find a cure for Cancer, and to provide monetary support for local individuals and families facing financial burdens associated with Cancer treatment. The organization is dedicated to continuing the successful fundraising events, which were originally designed for "Team Charlene". Calling hours for Charlene will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 8, in SAINT MARY OF THE HILLS CHURCH, 630 Cross Street, Boylston (Please go directly to church). Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory, may be made to Paws for The Cause at www.petsgivingback.org.